Cranberry Orange Scones

Ingredients:

2 Cups white spelt flour

1 1/2 Tbls. baking powder

1/3 Cup sugar (optional)

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 Cup sweetened dried cranberries

Grated orange rind from one orange

1 stick + 2 Tbls. butter or margarine

1/4 Cup orange juice

1/4 Cup milk (soy or dairy)

 

Directions:

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl then mix in the butter with a fork or pastry blender, until the dough is crumbly.

2. Mix the orange juice and milk, then add it to the dough and blend together either by hand or with a fork.  Do not over mix the dough.

3. If the dough isn't too sticky roll it to a one-inch thickness, cut it with a biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

4. If you like the traditional wedge shaped scones form all the dough into a large ball.  Place it on a prepared baking sheet and score it with a knife, pizza-style.  Brush it with a milk wash.  Bake 12 - 15 minutes in preheated 425 degree oven.