Cranberry Orange Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Combine flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and orange zest in bowl; cut in 1/3 cup butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. 3
   Stir in cranberries, 1 egg and just enough half & half until dough leaves sides of bowl.
4. 4
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly 10 times.
5. 5
   Roll into 9-inch circle.
6. 6
   Place onto ungreased baking sheet; cut into 12 wedges.
7. 7
   (Do not separate.)
8. 8
   Brush with 1 beaten egg; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
9. 9
   Bake 17-19 minutes or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Cut wedges apart; immediately remove from baking sheet to cooling rack.
11. 11
    Combine 1/2 cup butter and orange marmalade in bowl.
12. 12
    Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
13. 13
    Serve butter with warm scones.