Cranberry Scones

Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cost: $
“Servings: 16 scones – Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 2-1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup cranberries; coarsely chopped
• 2 tsp orange peel, grated
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; cut in butter with pastry blended or two knives.
3. Stir in cranberries, orange peel and sugar; stir in buttermilk just until ingredients are moistened.
4. Working on floured surface, shape dough into two 8-inch circles, 1/2-inch thick. Cut each circle into eight wedges and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Source: The Recipe Page Newsletter – 4/19/98