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.