Orange Raisin Scones

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Delicious flavor from the orange juice. i used reconstituted frozen oj. i forgot to cut mine into triangular pieces before i baked them. It didn't seem to make any difference, they are very easy to cut after being baked.

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Steps

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Sift dry ingredients , cut in butter with pastry cutter or two knives.

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In a small bowl mix egg slightly and then add orange juice.

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Make a well in center of flour mixture and add liquid ingredients.

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Stir lightly , add raisins and mix just until raisins are incorporated.

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This will be quite sticky , turn out onto well floured surface.

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Split in half.

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You can use a cookie sheet now and with well floured hands push each into a circle about 6-8 inches , they should be about 1 / 2 inch thick.

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Cut into 8 triangular pieces but do not separate.

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Bake at 425-450 for 10-15 minutes.

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Remove from oven when they are a nice golden color.

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Ingredients

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sugar, flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, butter, egg, orange juice, raisins