Cranberry Orange Scones

By mamacook1

Ingredients

• 2 c all purpose flour
• 1 tbs baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbs sugar
• 1 tbs grates orange rind
• 1/2 c butter, cut up
• 2/3 c buttermilk
• 1 c dried cranberries
• 1 tbs milk
• 1 tbs sugar

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

combine first 6 ingredients, cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Add buttermilk and dried cranberries, stirring just until moist.

Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead. Pat into an 8 inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges and place 1 inch apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake 425* for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve hot with orange marmalade.