Instructions: *NOTE: Original recipe used shortening...I used I Cant Believe Its Not Butter - Light

**NOTE: Original recipe used regular eggs

You can assemble it up to 12 hrs before baking.

Preheat oven to 400 deg F (200 deg C). Line bottom of 9" round cake pan with waxed paper.

In large bowl, stir together flour, all but 1 T of the sugar, orange rind, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until in coarse crumbs.

In measuring cup, whisk together orange juice and egg beaters. Reserving 1
T of the orange juice mixture, add remainder to dry ingredients, stirring with for just until moistened.

Spread into prepared pan. Brush with reserved orange juice mixture.

Sprinkle evenly with reserved sugar and almonds.

Bake for 25 - 30 min or until golden brown and firm to touch. Let stand in
pan for a few minutes before removing. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Makes 8 - 12 wedges. Serving is 1 wedge.

If making ahead, cover unbaked scone with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 12 hrs. Remove from refrigerator 30 min before baking.

These were extremely good!! Our guests really enjoyed them also.

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