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                          CRANBERRY-LEMON SCONES

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Scones

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Flour
     1/4   c            Sugar
   2       ts           Baking powder
     1/2   ts           Salt
   6       tb           Chilled butter
     1/2   c            Dried cranberries
   2       ts           Grated lemon peel
     2/3   c            Buttermilk
   1       t            Sugar

  1. Combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and
  salt.  Cut in the butter until crumbly.  Stir in the
  dried cranberries and lemon peel.
  
  2. Pour in the buttermilk and stir with a fork until
  the mixture holds together.  Gather the dough into a
  ball and gently knead a few times on a floured
  surface.  Pat out dough to an 8-inch circle and cut
  into 8 wedges. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking
  sheet and brush the tops with the milk.  Sprinkle with
  1 teaspoon sugar.
  
  3. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven 15-20 minutes,
  until golden.  Serve warm.
 


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