Cranberry Scones

Delicious fluffy scones with the sweet and tangy taste of cranberries.

prep time:	20 mins
cook time:	15 mins
total time:	35 mins
serves:	8

Ingredients

2 1/4 c flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 c white sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 c margarine
1 egg
1 c buttermilk

Ingredients work best when at room temperature.

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Toss in cranberries.

Use fork, pastry blender or hands (make sure they are clean!) to cut margarine into flour mixture.

Add egg and buttermilk using fork to combine. Do not over-mix.

Drop dough onto floured surface and sprinkle with flour until not too sticky to handle. Form into ball.

Divide dough in half. Form a flat pie shape about 1 1/4 inches thick. Cut in half and then divide each half into four (...cut into 8 pieces, like you would a pie).

Place scones on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.

Cool and eat!!! Some add a slice of cheddar cheese or just a little butter.

YUMMMMMMY!

History

When our family visits Powell River, Mrs. Murphy from next door makes us fresh scones and brings them over when they are still warm from the oven. Thank you Mrs. Murphy!!

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