Instructions: Grate orange peel and set aside. Squeeze orange juice. In a small bowl beat juice, buttermilk, egg and extract until smooth. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well mixed. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture looks like fine granules. Add sugar, almonds & orange zest and toss to combine evenly. Using a fork, stir in egg mixture to form a soft dough. Turn out dough onto a floured board. Knead several times just until well mixed. Shape 8-10 slightly flatten rounds.

Bake in 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until browned.

Makes 8-10
scones.

Note: These are even more flavorful the next day.

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