Orange Scones with Orange Jam

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 200C degrees and line a baking tray with baking paper.
• 2. In a medium-large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and orange zest. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or you can use two knives and cut the butter in a crisscross method. Cut in the butter until the mixture has butter pieces the size of small peas.
• 3. Then add in ½ cup of the marmalade, milk, orange oil and the egg and gently stir until a dough forms.
• 4. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface like a marble board or chopping board (you can cover the board with baking paper, if you like for easy clean-up) and knead the dough approx. 10 times or until it comes together in a smooth ball.
• 5. Form the dough into a round circle approx. 3.5cm thick and then cut the dough into 12 wedges and pull them apart to separate slightly. You can also use a biscuit or cookie cutter to cut the dough into 3.8cm rounds.
• 6. Bake the scones for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from the oven and brush the warm scones with the remaining marmalade/jam and serve immediately. You can serve with more marmalade/jam and cream, if you like. Store them in an airtight container for 2 – 3 days.