Cape Cod Cranberry Scones

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives.
3. Stir in cranberries, orange peel and sugar; stir in buttermilk just until ingredients are moistened.
4. Working on floured surface, shape dough into two 8-inch circles, 1/2-inch thick. Cut each circle into eight wedges and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.