Fresh Canberry Scones

By Cookie67

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups fresh cranberries, finely chopped*
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture. In a medium bowl, combine cranberries and honey; stir in whipping cream. Add cranberry mixture all at once to flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.

2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll to an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges.

3. Place wedges about 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Don't flatten. In a small bowl, combine egg and water. Lightly brush tops of wedges with egg mixture. Sprinkle tops with 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake in a 375 degree F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from baking sheet. Serve warm.

*To finely chop cranberries: Place cranberries in a food processor. Cover and pulse several times until cranberries are finely chopped.