Orange-cranberry Almond Scones

Hey All,

Sorry I've been gone so long but well, I've decided it's past time I start updating again. I've given up on remembering pictures on all posts, but I'll definately start posting more period.


Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for the topping
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk plus 1 tablespoon for the topping
1/2 teaspoon almond extract


Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and put parchment paper on a baking sheet (using flour doesn't work, your scones will stick. Don't ask me how I know...)

2. Loosely mix your dry ingredients - flour, sugar, baking powder, salt

3. Cut in your butter until the mixture looks mealy. Then add the cranberries and almonds.

4. In a seperate bowl mix the eggs, milk and almond powder. Stir it into the dry ingredients until evenly moistened. Though, I suggest you keep mixing it in until it;s not sticky. This may require a bit more flour to be added. Basically you don't want it sticking to your fingers because that makes the next step difficult...

5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a ball. Pat it into a circle about 1/2 an inch thick and cut it into 8 pieces. Place them an inch apart on a baking sheet and bake until golden, approx 15 minutes.


Consume with glee!