Cranberry Buttermilk Scones Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tsp sugar
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp 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 tsp water

Directions:

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375 degrees.
Butter two 9 inch diameter cake pans.
Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add cranberries and orange zest.
Whisk buttermilk and 2 eggs in a small bowl.
Stir in dry ingredients.
Turn out onto floured surface.
Knead gently just until soft dough forms.
Divide dough into 2 pieces; form each piece into a ball.
Transfer each ball to 1 prepared pan; press out dough into 8 inch diameter round.
Using sharp knife, score top of each round into 8 wedges.
Whisk remaining egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl.
Brush mixture over scones.
Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
Bake scones until golden, about 30 minutes.
Cool 5 minutes; invert scones into platters.
Turn right side up; cut along score marks.
Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	178.19 Kcal (746 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.57g	13%
Cholesterol	54.7mg	18%
Sodium	59.69mg	2%
Potassium	121.3mg	3%
Total Carbs	21.39g	7%
Sugars	2.66g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	4%
Protein	3.96g	8%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	46.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	293.85 Kcal (1230 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.13g	13%
Cholesterol	90.2mg	18%
Sodium	98.43mg	2%
Potassium	200.03mg	3%
Total Carbs	35.28g	7%
Sugars	4.38g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	4%
Protein	6.53g	8%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	3%
Calcium	77.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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