Orange-Glazed Tropical Fruit Scones

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Orange-Glazed Tropical Fruit Scones

Recipe By : Pillsbury $10,000 winner 1996
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads, Muffins, & Rolls Scones

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp grated orange peel
1/4 c butter or margarine
1/3 c milk
2 eggs -- beaten
1 c tropical medley dried fruit -- bits
1/2 c vanilla milk chips
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GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
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SPREAD
1/3 c apricot-pineapple or apricot preserves

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl,
combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and orange peel; mix well. With
pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse
crumbs. Add milk and eggs; blend well. stir in dried fruit and vanilla
milk chips until well mixed.
On lightly floured surface, knead dough 6 or 7 times, until smooth.
Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a 6 inch circle. With floured
knife, cut each circle into 4 wedges. Place wedges 2 inches apart on
ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool 1 minute.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine powdered sugar and enough orange
juice for desired drizzling consistency; blend until smooth. Drizzle
mixture over top and sides of each scone. Cool 5 minutes. If desired,
split each scone and spread with 2 tsp preserves, or serve preserves with
scones. Serve warm.


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