Cranberry Orange Scones

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Preheat the oven to 400°.

2. Step 2.

   In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp baking soda. Mix in 1 tbsp grated orange peel.

3. Step 3.

   Cut 3/4 cup chilled unsalted butter into 1/2 inch pieces, and mix into the flour using your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse meal.

4. Step 4.

   Add 1 cup dried orange-flavored cranberries.

5. Step 5.

   In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 3 tsp orange cream yogurt.

6. Step 6.

   Slowly add the liquid to the flour/butter mixture, mixing with a fork until you get moist clumpy dough.

7. Step 7.

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead about 4-6 times, just enough to bind the dough together.

8. Step 8.

   Form the dough into a large log about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut slices every 3 inches, then cut each piece diagonally to form triangular scones.

9. Step 9.

   Lay the cut scones about 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400°.

10. Step 10.

    While the scones are cooking, mix together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tbsp orange juice to make the glaze.

11. Step 11.

    Drizzle the glaze lightly over the tops of the scones as they cool, when they're fresh out of the oven.

12. Step 12.

    To make flavored butter, mix together 1/2 cup softened butter and 3 tbsp orange marmalade.