Cranberry-Orange Scones

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• For the Scones:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 10 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup cold butter or margarine
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• For the Glaze:
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• For the Orange Butter:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 to 3 tablespoons orange marmalade

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine flour, 7 teaspoons sugar, orange peel, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine cranberries, orange juice, cream and egg. Add to flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.

On a floured surface, gently knead 6-8 times. Pat dough into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Combine orange butter ingredients; serve with warm scones.