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Cape Cod Cranberry Scones

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  
• 2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
  
• 1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
  
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
  
• 2/3 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick vegetable spray.
   
   
2. In a large mixing bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Toss in cranberries, orange rind, and sugar. Add buttermilk, stirring just until moistened. Turn out onto a lightly floured board; knead gently 4 or 5 times. Divide dough in half; shape each piece into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges; place on prepared baking sheet.
   
   
3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
   
   






Final Comments


Yield: 16 scones