Cranberry Buttermilk Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. cold butter or margarine
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. dried cranberries
1 tsp. grated orange peel (optional)
1 Tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter.
Stir in the buttermilk just until combined.
Fold in the cranberries and orange peel.
Turn onto a floured surface.
Divide dough in half.
Shape each portion into a ball and pat into a 6 inch circle.
Cut each circle into six wedges. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and brush with milk.
Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over scones.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.