Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Cranberry Almond Scones



2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup unsalted butter frozen (no substitutes)
1 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tsp almond extract

Directions
Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
Grate butter using course setting, mix in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add cranberries and almonds.
Stir in buttermilk and almond extract just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times.
Divide in half. Pat each into an 8-in. circle.
Cut into eight wedges.
Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from pans to wire racks.

Glaze with cream cheese frosting thinned with milk plus 1/4 tsp almond extract
Sprinkle with course sugar

1 Critiques:

Susan said...

Aunt Amanda's foavorite! Kyle and I made these for Aunt Amanda's visit. And they are really, really, really good! A bit of work but Kylie had fun getting her hands in the dough!