Cape Cod Cranberry Scones -makes 16

This recipe is great to keep on hand in the freezer. Just complete to step 4, place on a cookie sheet and stick them into the freezer instead of the oven - freeze until hard ( 2-3 hrs) and then store in a freezer bag. Bake frozen for 15-20 minutes and they are incredibly flakey.

2 1/2 cups........All purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp...........Baking powder
1/2 tsp..............Baking soda
3/4 cup.............Butter or margarine
1 cup.................Cranberries -- chopped
2 tsp..................Grated orange peel
2/3 cup.............Sugar
1/2 cup.............Buttermilk or sour milk


1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; cut in butter with pastry blended or two knives.

3. Stir in cranberries, orange peel and sugar; stir in buttermilk just until ingredients are moistened.

4. Working on floured surface, shape dough into two 8-inch circles, 1/2-inch thick. Cut each circle into eight wedges and place on ungreased cookie sheet.

5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.