Dried Cherry & Orange Scones

Dried Cherry & Orange Scones

• 1-1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 t. salt
• 1 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 T buttermilk
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 2 t. orange zest
• 1 packet true orange, (cold-pressed & crystallized orange) 1 pkg.=1 wedge, optional
• sugar
• 1. In small bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in cold cubed butter until resembles coarse crumbs.
• 2. In small bowl, combine 2 T. beaten egg and buttermilk. ( set aside left over beaten egg for wash)

3. Add to dry ingredients, mix until moistened, add dried cranberries and orange zest.

Sprinkle 1 pkg. true orange over dough, if using.

4. Turn onto a floured surface, knead gently 6-8 times, knead in a small amount of flour if needed. Pat into a 6 inch circle.

Cut into 4 wedges.

5. Separate. Place on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Brush with remaining egg, sprinkle with sugar.

7. Bake at 425 for 12-15 mins.

Note: This recipe can easily be doubled with great results