CRANBERRY & RAISIN SCONES

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Usually I find scones too dry but these are very moist! Serve them warm from the oven with butter & preserves - or make a day ahead & store in an air-tight container. You can use just cranberries or just raisins but I prefer the combination. If you don't have 18% cream (table cream in Canada) you can replace with 1/2 cup of whipping cream (heavy cream) + 1/2 cup of whole milk or 2% milk - but not 1% or skim milk!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup 18% cream
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons milk (for topping)
1 tablespoon sugar (for topping)

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment& preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl; using a pastry cutter, add the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Mix in the cranberries& raisins.
  • Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl; add to the dry ingredients& stir until just combines.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface& knead until the wet& dry ingredients are mixed well.
  • Roll the dough into a ball& flatten into a disc about 2 1/2 inches thick.
  • Brush the top with milk& sprinkle with sugar.
  • Cut into 6 wedges& place on baking dish.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

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