CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES

I believe this is Downton Abbey worthy....

We had our very first scones while living in Maine.

As all eyes are watching the final season of our beloved Downton,

it's rather fun to set the stage for elegance and high tea.....

This is my favorite dialogue line in episode one! 

Oh how I do love Maggie Smith!!

Ever since The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie! 

This is my grandmother's pastry blender..

I love, love, love using their vintage kitchen tools.

CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup white sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped

 Zest of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 orange

2/3 cup milk

Somehow the combination of orange and cranberry

will forever be a taste of the holidays...

takes me home again....always! 

I agree with Robbie (Yes, he follows Downton)..
can Mr. Bates and Anna please just go be "HAPPY!"

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs.

Stir in the cranberries and mixed fruit peel, making sure not to crush the berries.

Add the milk and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.

Pat the dough gently on a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat the dough into a circle that is 8 inches round and about ½ to 1 inch thick. Transfer each wedge onto a baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the scone comes out clean. Mix a glaze of ½ cup powdered sugar and 2-3 t. milk or orange juice. Drizzle glaze over warm scones.