Orange Scones
A light and fluffy inside, browned and cripsy on the outside scone with a hint of sweetness and orange.
Dry:
- 300 g all-purpose (unbleached) flour (~2 c)
- 5 g baking powder (~1 1/4 tsp)
- 2 g baking soda (~1/4 tsp)
- 2 g kosher salt (~1/2 tsp)
- 80 g granulated sugar (~1/3 c)
- 6.5 g orange zest (one large navel orange)
- 28 g unsalted butter (very cold, ~1/4 c)
- 48 g butter-flavored shortening (very cold, ~1/4 c)
Wet:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 50 g plain yogurt (~1/4 c)
- 80 g buttermilk (~1/4 c)
- 2 tsp orange extract
Additional flour for dusting and coarse sugar for topping the scones.