Orange Scented Scones

These are super easy scones. You can prepare the dry ingredient/butter mix ahead of time and store in a zip-top bag. The orange zest (or any citrus you like) is really pungent and wonderful.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 scones

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  eggs, separated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Combine flours, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and zest in a medium bowl. Cut in cold butter.
3. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and vanilla.
4. Form a well in the dry ingredients, add wet ingredients. Combine, but do NOT overmix.
5. Form into a 6x9" rectangle, cut in half lengthwise and thirds widthwise, cut each square in half diagonally. Place on baking sheet (preferably lined with a silicone mat or parchment).
6. Beat remaining egg white with 1 tsp water. Brush egg wash on scones, dust with coarse sugar if desired.
7. Bake about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Freeze leftovers immediately.