Cranberry Scones

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Beat buttermilk and egg in small bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, measure flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

4. 4

   Cut in butter until mixture resembles small peas.

5. 5

   Mix in cranberries, sugar and orange rind.

6. 6

   Add buttermilk mixture and stir until soft dough forms.

7. 7

   Using your hands, form dough into a large ball and place on floured surface.

8. 8

   Knead about 10 times Pat into two circles about 1 inch thick, place on ungreased cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Score the tops of both circles to make 8 wedges on each, if making for a buffet, for regular scones, score each circle into 4 wedges.

10. 10

    Bake scones for 15-20 minutes.

11. 11

    While still warm, brush with butter and sprinkle with icing sugar.

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