Monday, August 18, 2014

Cranberry Scones

Cranberry Scones
Recipe from Taste of Home

2 Cup flour
1/2 Cup sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter
6 Tbsp 2% milk
2 Egg, beaten
1/2 Cup dried cranberries
1/2 tsp coarse sugar

Preheat oven to 425.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.  Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  In a small bowl, combine milk and 4 Tbsp beaten egg; add to crumb mixture just until moistened.  Stir in cranberries.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times.  Pat into 2 6-inch circles.  Cut each circle into four wedges.  Separate wedges and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Brush with remaining egg; sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm.