Westbrook Inn Cranberry Orange Scones
From WESTBROOK INN BED & BREAKFASTCooking Time:
12-15 minutesYield:
Makes 10 sconesIngredients
- 2 c. flour
- 10 tsp. sugar - divided
- 1 tbsp. grated orange peel
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- 1/3 c. cold butter
- 1 c. cranberries
- ¼ c. orange juice
- ¼ c. ½ & ½ cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. Milk
Directions
In bowl combine flour, 7 tsp. sugar, orange peel, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. In a small bowl combine cranberries, orange juice , cream and egg. Add to flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. On a floured surface gently knead 6-8 times. Pat dough into an 8 inch circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with milk then sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 400 degrees 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Combine glaze ingredients if desired and drizzle over scones. Combine orange butter ingredients, serve with warm scones. Makes 10 scones.
Glaze: (optional)
½ c. confectioners’ sugar
1 tbsp orange juice
Orange Butter:
½ c. butter, softened
2-3 tbsp. Orange marmalade