Cranberry Orange Scones

This is a recipe that you'll want to make again and again because they're so easy and delicious!

Makes 8 scones

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

6 Tbsps sugar

1 Tbsp grated orange peel

1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

2/3 cup buttermilk (or reg milk and 1 1/2 tsp vinegar, mix and let sit for 5 min)

1 cup dried cranberries ( or Craisins)

1 Tbsp milk

Preheat the oven to 425. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray,

Combine the flour, baking powder , baking soda , salt, 4 Tbsp sugar and orange peel and mix well.

Cut the butter in with a pastry blender or food processor.

Stir in the buttermilk and dried cranberries, mixing just until the dry ingredients are moistened.

Tun the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

Knead it five or six times and pat into an 8" circle.

Cut into 8 wedges and place them 1" apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Brush the wedges with the milk and sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbsp sugar.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Remove from pan and cool on wire racks.