Ingredients

  • 2 cups pastry flour, whole wheat
  • 23 cup cranberries, dried or fresh, or nectarine, peach, diced
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter small pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup

Method

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Cut in butter and maple syrup.
  • Stir in fruit and orange peel.
  • Make a well in center of this mixture; pour in buttermilk.
  • Stir until moistened.
  • Pat dough into a ball, and knead on floured surface for 3 minutes.
  • Shape into a dome.
  • Place on lightly oiled cookie sheet, and bake at 350F (180C) for 15 minutes.
  • Then, with sharp knife, score top into quarters, making cut 1/2 inch deep.
  • Continue baking another 20 minutes; top will be golden brown when finished.