Tasty Cooking ~ Cranberry Scones

Cranberry Scones

I love tea and scones, and I’m always on the lookout for a good scone recipe. This cranberry scones recipe comes from the Junior League of Columbus’ cookbook, “Pull Up a Chair.” For a sweeter version, use chocolate chips instead of the dried cranberries. ~ Charlotte

Cranberry Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking power
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 4 ounces dried cranberries
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cranberries in a bowl until well mixed.
2. Make a well in the center and add the cream.
3. Fold four to five times from the side of the bowl to the center with a fork.
4. Pat the dough on a floured surface. Cut into wedges
5. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment.
6. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until brown.