CRANBERRY, ORANGE AND PISTACHIO SCONES

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This recipe comes from Splenda. Serve them hot from the oven, topped with orange marmalade for a wonderful breakfast treat.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Scones

Time 25m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange rind
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup Splenda granular
3/4 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cream or tartar, soda, salt and orange rind.
  • Add butter and with a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Add the Spelnda and milk, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Stir in cranberries and chopped pistachio nuts.
  • On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough to a 3/4 inch thickness and cut with a 2-1/2 inch round biscuit cutter.
  • Place on cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Serve hot from the oven with orange marmalade.

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