Cranberry Scones

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Cranberry Scones

 

1/2 cup dried cranberries

2 T. brandy

1 t. grated orange zest

4 cups flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 t. salt

2 T. baking powder

2 sticks unsalted butter or margarine

1 3/4 cup buttermilk, divided, plus more if needed

 

Preheat oven to 400. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, brandy and

orange zest; microwave for 25 seconds. In a large bowl, combine

flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in butter until there are

no lumps larger than 1/4 " . Stir in cranberry mixture. Stir in 1 cup

of buttermilk (if dough is crumbly, stir in more buttermilk until a

smooth dough is formed). Knead dough on a lightly floured surface

until it holds together. Form dough into a ball and cut in half. Put

dough on a cookie sheet and flatten each piece into a 1/2 " thick

round. With a floured knife, cut each round in eighths. Brush each

scone with 2 t. of buttermilk. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until

golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Makes 16 scones.

 

Source: J. Patrick House Inn