DRIED CRANBERRY SCONES

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Fresh, warm, buttery "biscuits" with dried cranberries, drizzled with a little bit of a sweet orange glaze. My kids and grandkids (and I) loved 'em! Took a couple of different scone recipes and modified as I went along.

Provided by RJ Hallstrom

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup butter
1 cup dried cranberries, sweetened
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cut in softened butter and mix until small crumbles form.
  • Add cranberries and mix well.
  • Add cream and egg and mix until dry ingredients are moistened and soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface and knead gently about 10 times.
  • Split dough into two portions and pat each portion into a round, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Place both rounds onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and cut each into 8 pie-shaped portions.
  • Bake in 400 degree oven for about 15 - 20 minutes, until light golden brown.
  • Remove from cookie sheet immediately and place on plate.
  • While scones are baking, mix glaze ingredients. Do not make glaze too thin (add juice a little at a time).
  • Allow scones to cool about five minutes, then drizzle with glaze.
  • Serve warm, with butter (if desired).

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