Recipe: Cape Cod Cranberry Scones

From: Nancy,.SanFran

Cape Cod Cranberry Scones
Recipe By : Cleveland Plain Dealer, 11/07/91
Makes 16

2 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 Tsp baking powder
1/2 Tsp baking soda
3/4 Cup butter or margarine
1 Cup cranberries -- chopped
2 Tsp grated orange peel
2/3 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup buttermilk or sour milk

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 moistened.

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. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.