Enjoy the flavor of fresh oranges in these scones.

Ingredients
1. All purpose flour (1 1/4c.)
2. baking powder (2tsp.)
3. firm butter or margarine (1/2c.)
4. half and half (4 to 6tbsp.)
5. sugar (1tbsp.)
6. grated orange peel (2tsp.)
7. orange juice (1tbsp.)
8. beaten egg (1)
9. sugar (3tbsp.)
10. quick cooking oat (1/2c.)
11. salt (1/4tsp.)

Method of preparation
1. First heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Take a bowl of medium size. Mix flour, 3 tbsp. sugar, oat, baking powder, salt and orange peel. Mix all these ingredients and then add butter in it. Mix it thoroughly until the mixture looks like firm crumbs. Now add milk and egg in it and then make the dough of this mixture and keep it aside.

2. Place the dough on flat surface dusted with flour. Knead the dough for 10 times. Take an ungreased baking sheet. Place the dough on it and then press it and cut it into7 inches circle or about 1/2 inch thick scones with scone cutter. Do not separate the wedges. Use orange juice for brushing the scones and then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar.

3. Bake it in preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until it gets golden brown. Take off the scones from the cookie sheet and separate them. Serve warm.

Number of servings 6 scones.