Cape Cod Cranberry Scones

2 1/2 c Flour
2 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Baking soda
3/4 c Butter or margarine
1 c Cranberries; coarsely choppe
2 tsp Orange peel; grated
2/3 c Sugar
1/2 c Buttermilk or sour milk
 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; cut in butter with pastry blended or two knives. Stir in cranberries, orange peel and sugar; stir in buttermilk just until ingredients are moistened. working on floured surface, shape dough into two 8-inch circles, 1/2-inch thick. Cut each circle into eight wedges and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

 

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