Cape cod cranberry scones

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonBaking soda
¾cupButter or margarine
1cupCranberries; coarsely choppe
2teaspoonsOrange peel; grated
cupSugar
½cupButtermilk or sour milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F.

In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; cut in butter with pastry blended or two knives. Stir in cranberries, orange peel and sugar; stir in buttermilk just until ingredients are moist- ened. working on floured surface, shape dough into two 8-inch circles, ½-inch thick. Cut each circle into eight wedges and place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.