CRANBERRY-WALNUT SCONES

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Bake scones worth sharing with these Cranberry-Walnut Scones recipe. You'll love the great balance of sweetness, butteryness and creaminess of these Cranberry-Walnut Scones for any brunch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 48m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup boiling water
1 cup dried cranberries
4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup whipping cream
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Add water to cranberries; stir. Let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar and baking powder in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Drain cranberries; discard liquid. Add to flour mixture with nuts; mix well. Add yogurt and cream; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Divide dough into 3 pieces. Pat each piece into 6-inch round on floured surface; cut into 8 wedges. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheet; brush with egg.
Bake 15 to 18 min. or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g