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Orange Cranberry Scones
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 10
Yummy and not too sweet.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
10 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup cold butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 -3 tablespoons orange marmalade
Directions:
1. Combine flour, 7 teaspoons sugar, orange peel, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
2. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.
3. Combine cranberries, orange juice, cream and egg. Add to flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
4. On a floured surface, gently knead 6-8 times. Pat dough into an 8-in. circle.
5. Cut into 10 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet.Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
6. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones.
8. Delicious with orange butter (combine additional ingredients and serve alongside).
By RecipeOfHealth.com