Farmhouse Cranberry Scone

Farmhouse Cranberry Scone

3 c. flour

1/3 c. sugar

2-1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

3/4 tsp. salt

3/4 c. butter (1-1/2 sticks), cut into small pieces

3/4 c. chopped dried cranberries (Craisins)

1 tsp. orange peel

1 c. milk

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Cut in butter with a pastry fork/blender until the butter forms small pea size pieces. Stir in craisins and orange peel. Make a well in the center of the mixture; add milk all at once. Stir until dough pulls away from the bowl. Form dough into a ball and turn onto a lightly floured board. Knead gently once or twice and divide dough into three equal portions. Form each dough portion into a ball, and roll out into a circle about 5" - 6" across. Cut the circle into 6 triangles. Separate and place each triangle onto a paper lined tray with 2" between each triangle. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425 degrees for about 13 - 15 minutes. Yield: 18 scones. Serve warm with cream and jelly, and a proper pot of tea. Enjoy!