Orange Pecan Scones South Beach

I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting this recipe for safe keeping. I got this recipe from the south beach diet parties & holidays cookbook. Make ahead: scones are best eaten shortly after baking, but you can freeze them for up to 1 month in advance. Defrost at room temperature and reheat in a warm oven.

Steps

Position rack in middle of oven and heat oven to 400.

Place pecans on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant and lightly golden , 3-4 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool.

Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Whisk together buttermilk , egg , vanilla , zest , and orange extract in a small bowl.

In a large bowl , sift together whole grain and all purpose flours , sugar substitute , baking powder , cinnamon , baking soda , and salt.

Add margarine and , using a pastry blender or 2 knives , cut margarine into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

Add pecans and buttermilk mixture , stirring until mixture forms a slightly sticky dough.

Using wet hands , knead dough 4-5 times in the bowl.

Place dough onto baking sheet and form into a 3 / 4-inch thick disk.

Cut disk all the way through into 8 wedges.

Bake until lightly golden , 15-18 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

pecan pieces, 1% fat buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, orange extract, whole wheat pastry flour, unbleached all-purpose flour, sugar substitute, baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, trans-fat free margarine