Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper Recipes

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Cranberry Orange Scones

Ingredients:

2 c. flour 10 tsp. sugar - divided
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. cold butter
1 c. cranberries
1 c. orange juice
1 c. cream
1 egg
1tbsp.

Milk Glaze: (optional)
1 c. confectionersí sugar
1 tbsp orange juice Orange Butter:
1 c. butter, softened
2-3 tbsp. Orange marmalade

Directions:

In bowl combine flour, 7 tsp. flour, orange peel, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. In a small bowl combine cranberries, orange juice , cream and egg. Add to flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. On a floured surface gently knead 6-8 times. Pat dough into an 8 inch circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with milk then sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 400 degrees 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.

Combine glaze ingredients if desired and drizzle over scones.

Combine orange butter ingredients, serve with warm scones.

Makes 10 scones.