Ingredients

  • 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
  • 12 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 12 teaspoons baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup raw cranberries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
  • 12 cup buttermilk
  • 14 cup water

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
  • Add the butter and cut into with a pastry cutter until resembles coarse meal.
  • Add the chopped cranberries until coated with flour mixture and the orange zest is evenly distributed.
  • In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and water.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together gently just until combined.
  • Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly.
  • and divide into 2 equal sized balls.
  • Pat each ball into 6 inch circles and slightly domed in shape.
  • Cut each circle into 8 wedges and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Allowing space between each scone.
  • Sprinkle the tops with granulated sugar and pat in gently.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until lightly browned.