Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon milk or evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to blend. With a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. STir in cranberries, walnuts or pecans, and grated orange peel. Mix buttermilk in with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened.On a floured surface, roll or pat dough out into a 3/4-inch thick circle. Cut into rounds with a 2 1/2-inch cutter. Place rounds on a large greased baking sheet, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart. Brush with milk or evaporated milk. Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle a little of the mixture over each scone.
Preheat oven to 400°. Place scones on lower oven rack. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Makes 12 scones.
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