Orange Scones

1 cup sifted flour
Sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
6 tablespoons buttermilk
Grated rind of one orange
Whipped ginger butter
Whipped cream cheese

Whipped Ginger Butter

Beat six tablespoons butter until fluffy. Fold in three teaspoons finely-chopped candied ginger or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger.

Oven: 425 degrees

Sift flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, the baking powder, soa and salt into a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter until particles are fine. Add half the egg, the buttermilk, and orange rind and toss to mix thoroughly.

Turn onto a floured board, knead lightly and pat into a circle about 5/8-inch thick. With a floured knife, cut into sixths, making triangular pieces. Brush tops with remaining egg and sprinkle with sugar. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 12 minutes. Serve hot, split, with ginger butter and cream cheese melting in. Makes six.

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