Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c. flour

10 tsp. sugar - divided

1 tbsp. grated orange peel

2 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. baking soda

1/3 c. cold butter

1 c. cranberries

¼ c. orange juice

¼ c. ½ & ½ cream

1 egg

1tbsp. Milk

Glaze: (optional)

½ c. confectioners’ sugar

1 tbsp orange juice

Orange Butter:

½ c. butter, softened

2-3 tbsp. Orange marmalade

Directions:

In bowl combine flour, 7 tsp. 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 inch circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with milk then sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 400 degrees 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Combine glaze ingredients if desired and drizzle over scones. Combine orange butter ingredients, serve with warm scones. Makes 10 scones.