Hi, my name is Sarah Carpenter and I am the Innkeeper and chef at the Patriot House Bed & Breakfast. I grew up in the Annville area and am a business major at a local college. Baking and cooking have been a love of mine since I was a little girl. The opportunity to blend both of my passions, managing and the ability to be creative in the kitchen at the Patriot House is a dream come true for me. I look forward to your visit with us in Annville, PA. It is always a pleasure to meet new guests as well as welcome back old friends to the Patriot House.

The Patriot's Orange Chip Scones

Preheat your oven to 350° F
Lightly grease baking sheets

1. Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add morsels, raisins and orange peel; mix well. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine buttermilk, 2 eggs, and orange extract in a small bowl. Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture; mix just until a sticky dough is formed. DO NOT OVERMIX. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Combine remaining egg and milk in a small bowl. Brush egg mixture over top of dough.

2. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. For best results, bake one baking sheet at a time. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Drizzle scones with icing. Serve warm.

              Makes 2 dozen scones

Icing: Combine 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel and 1 teaspoon of orange extract in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth.