Cranberry-Orange Scones
I made cranberry-orange scones for the farmer's market yesterday and I think they were the best I've ever made. I thought I'd share the recipe here today. I know a lot of people add glaze to the top of the scones but I never do. Traditional scones are sweet but not loaded with sugar and glazes. These are perfect with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
7 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/3 cup cold butter
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup half and half
1 egg, beaten
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda together in a large bowl. Cut in butter until it resembles course crumbs and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together orange peel, cranberries, orange juice, half & half an egg. Add to flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
Turn out onto a floured surface and gently knead 6-8 times. Pat into an 8" circle and cut into 10 wedges. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
These look spectacularly delicious, and I plan to make them this weekend!
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