CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES

Ingredients:
4 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp salt
Grated orange peel from 1 orange
1 cup butter, room temperature, cut into small pieces
2 large eggs
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup milk
½ - ¾ cup fresh cranberries (can substitute with frozen)

Method:
Stir into flour mixture, combining until dough is moist. If it is too sticky to handle, add a bit more flour. Mix in the cranberries. Turn dough onto floured work surface; knead a few turns. Divide dough into two balls; pat each into a circle.

Cut 6 scones (wedges) from each. Brush with reserved egg mixture. Put on greased cookie sheets and bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Keep checking until they are golden brown.

Optional glaze: ½ cup confectioners’ sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon orange juice and drizzle over cooled scones.