Killer Cranberry Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Scones
3 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup firm butter, cut in small pieces
3/4 cup cranberries, chopped if desired
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup buttermilk

Preparation

In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt with a fork.
Cut in butter with a pastry blender until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
Stir in cranberries, walnuts, and orange peel.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the buttermilk.
Stir the mixture with a fork until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
With your hands, gather the dough into a ball and turn out onto a lightly floured board.
Roll or pat the into a 1/2 inch thick square. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles (use a cookie cutter or an empty can) and place 1 1/2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 425\u00b0F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.