The Best Cranberry Scones Ever
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 lemon, zest of
- 1 orange, zest of
- 2/3 - 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- icing sugar
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and place rack in middle of oven.
- Butter or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cranberries and mixed fruit peel, making sure not to crush the berries.
- Add the milk and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat the dough into a circle that is 8 inches (20cm) round and about 11/2 inches (3.75 cm) thick.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and then brush the scone with milk. Using a sharp knife, score the top of the scone into eight triangles and then sprinkle with the sliced almonds.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the scone comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and then turn your broiler on a high setting. Sift icing sugar over the top of the scone and place under the broiler.
- Broil for just a few seconds, until the sugar has melted and turns golden brown. Make sure to watch the scone carefully as the sugar will burn very quickly!
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Enjoy!
flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, fresh cranberries, lemon, orange, milk, almonds, icing sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-best-cranberry-scones-ever-297399 (may not work)