Merry Cranberry-Nut Yeast Scones |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°) |
2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast |
2 teaspoons sugar |
5 cups all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup shortening |
2 cups buttermilk |
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans |
mock devonshire cream |
jelly (optional) |
Directions:
1. Stir together first 3 ingredients in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until crumbly. Gradually add yeast mixture and buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in cranberries and chopped walnuts. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 48 hours.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. Pat to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a 2-inch round cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until golden. Serve hot with Mock Devonshire Cream and, if desired, jelly.
5. NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used Ocean Spray Craisins for sweetened dried cranberries.
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