Cranberry Lemon Scones

Submitted by gailanng

"Nothing's more declicious than delicate and flaky scones hot from the oven."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12 scones

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Mix dry ingredients together. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry knife or a food processor until crumbly. Add cranberries and mix gently to distribute.
3. Pour buttermilk over flour mixture and stir with a fork or pulse in food processor until the dough gathers into a sticky ball. Do not over mix or the scones will be tough.
4. On a floured surface, gently pat dough to 1/2-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch rounds using a floured cutter. Reshape leftover scraps with your fingers and cut more rounds. Place rounds 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.