Cranberry Buttermilk Scones |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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This is a recipe that my sister in law in Washington State sent me... She likes to make these.... Ingredients:
3 cups all purpose flour |
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar |
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 1/4 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces |
1/4 cup dried cranberries |
1/2 cup buttermilk |
3 large eggs |
1 orange grated for zest |
1 teaspoon water |
Directions:
1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375 degrees.
2. Butter two 9 inch diameter cake pans.
3. Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
4. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. Add cranberries and orange zest.
6. Whisk buttermilk and 2 eggs in a small bowl.
7. Stir in dry ingredients.
8. Turn out onto floured surface.
9. Knead gently just until soft dough forms.
10. Divide dough into 2 pieces; form each piece into a ball.
11. Transfer each ball to 1 prepared pan; press out dough into 8 inch diameter round.
12. Using sharp knife, score top of each round into 8 wedges.
13. Whisk remaining egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl.
14. Brush mixture over scones.
15. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
16. Bake scones until golden, about 30 minutes.
17. Cool 5 minutes; invert scones into platters.
18. Turn right side up; cut along score marks.
19. Serve warm.
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