Cranberry Buttermilk Scones

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar -- plus 2 tablespoons
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter or margarine -- cold
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter. Stir in the buttermilk just until combined. Fold in the cranberries and orange peel. Turn onto a floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a ball and pat into a 6 inch circle.

Cut each circle into six wedges. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with milk, Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over scones. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12


NOTES : These are fast to make and wonderful. I make them and wrap individually in a zip lock bag and put in freezer