Cranberry oat scones

Somewhere in our genealogy there is a little British. This is evident in how much we have come to enjoy our afternoon tea, Calvin and I. Tea and scones. It's a jolly good time.

Cranberry Oat Scones Recipe

Yield: Makes 8 scones
Ingredients:
  ● 1 3/4 cups flour
  ● 1/3 cup sugar
  ● 1/4 tsp. salt
  ● 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  ● 1 tsp. baking powder
  ● 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  ● 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  ● 2/3 cup dried cranberries
  ● Zest of an orange
  ● 2/3 cup buttermilk
Egg Wash:
  ● 1 large egg
  ● 1 tbsp. milk

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl place the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder and whisk to combine. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add rolled oats, dried cranberries and zest. Mix until combined. Stir in the buttermilk and mix just until dough comes together.

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times, then pat into a circle about about 1-1/2 inches thick. Cut dough circle into 8 triangular sections (like a pizza). Place scones on parchment papered baking sheet and brush tops with egg mixture.

Bake for about 15 - 18 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on racks.

Enjoy! I highly recommend the tea.