CRANBERRY ORANGE GINGER SCONES

Cranberry Orange Ginger Scones image

Provided by Veneta Britt

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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3 3/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
4 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp dried orange peel (very fine) or 4 teaspoon(s) fresh zested orange peel
1 1/2 c dried cranberries
1 1/2 tsp very finely chopped candied ginger ( do not try to use just dried ginger as it will not work the same)
2 c whipping cream (for a less fat version you can use 1/2 & 1/2 but they won' t be as rich)
1/2 - 3/4 c milk

Steps:

1. Spray 2-4 cookie sheets with non stick spray. Preheat oven to 375*F.
2. In small bowl combine the cranberries and candied ginger with 1/2 cup of the flour. In large bowl mix together rest of flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and orange peel. combine both bowls into the large bowl.
3. In small bowl combine the cream and 1/2 cup of the milk. Add slowly to the dry ingredients and combine to make a soft dough. If needed add the remaining milk by tablespoonfuls to get a soft but workable dough.
4. Turn out onto lightly floured board and pat or roll into 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into triangles about 2 1/2 inches across at the base. A pizza wheel works well for this. Place on baking sheets. Bake 15-20 minutes until puffed, lightly golden browned and cooked through.
5. Serve with your choice of butter, cream, jams or jellies.