Orange marmalade and fragrant basil give these delightful scones a slightly sweet, garden-fresh flavor. They're tender and moist and perfect with morning or afternoon tea. -Hannah Wallace, Wenatchee, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 scones.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in basil. Whisk eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5 times., Divide dough in half. Transfer one portion to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pat into a 7-in. circle. Spread marmalade to within 1/2 in. of edge. Pat remaining dough into a 7-in. circle. Place over marmalade; seal edges. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Sana Shah
[email protected]These scones are a great way to start your day. They're light, fluffy, and full of flavor.
Mahedy Hasan
[email protected]I love that these scones are not too sweet. They're perfect for a savory breakfast or brunch.
green fire 6
[email protected]These scones are so versatile. You can serve them with jam, butter, or even ice cream.
Sara Adeel
[email protected]I added a little bit of chopped walnuts to the batter for extra crunch. It was a great addition.
yafet muna
[email protected]I made these scones gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and they turned out great! They were just as light and fluffy as the regular scones.
Hari Yadav
[email protected]These scones are the perfect way to use up leftover basil. They're also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables!
Saisuda Wilson
[email protected]I love the combination of basil and marmalade in these scones. It's a really unique and delicious flavor.
pro video
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always a winner. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Boxer Bhai
[email protected]These scones are perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. They're also great for gifting.
Alicia Valida
[email protected]I made these scones for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked me for the recipe.
Trenda TV
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of basil, but I loved these scones. The marmalade was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Kelvin Emmanuel
[email protected]These scones are so good, I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! They're that good.
Bareng Godfrey
[email protected]I used dried basil instead of fresh and they still turned out great. I think this recipe is really versatile and you can easily adjust it to your own preferences.
Rosan Magar
[email protected]I added a little extra lemon zest to the batter and it really brightened up the flavor. I highly recommend trying this if you like citrusy scones.
Bd Sajun
[email protected]I love that these scones are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a bit healthier than traditional scones, but they're still just as delicious.
Christine Lauderback
[email protected]These scones are perfect for a summer brunch. They're light and refreshing, and the basil marmalade adds a really nice touch.
shoman GAME
[email protected]I've tried a lot of scone recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The texture is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.
Rukundo Anatori
[email protected]I admit I was skeptical about the basil marmalade, but it was delicious! It added a really nice sweetness and complexity to the scones.
Kauri Maher
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these scones were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the scones turned out great!
Trisha
[email protected]These scones were a huge hit with my family! I love the unique flavor of the basil marmalade and the texture was perfect.