QUICK CRANBERRY SCONES

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Being an Anglophile, I've tried lots of scone recipes over the years, but this is my all-time favorite. It was given to me by a hotel chef in Los Angeles and bakes into batches of lovely Christmas gifts for friends and family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried currants

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and cream ; stir into crumb mixture just until blended. Stir in cranberries. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently four times., Shape dough into a ball; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Pat until an 8-in. circle. With a sharp knife, score the dough into eight wedges (do not separate). , Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Break into wedges. Serve warm.

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