Killer Cranberry Scones

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt with a fork.
2. 2
   Cut in butter with a pastry blender until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
3. 3
   Stir in cranberries, walnuts, and orange peel.
4. 4
   Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the buttermilk.
5. 5
   Stir the mixture with a fork until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
6. 6
   With your hands, gather the dough into a ball and turn out onto a lightly floured board.
7. 7
   Roll or pat the into a 1/2 inch thick square. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles (use a cookie cutter or an empty can) and place 1 1/2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
8. 8
   Bake at 425°F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.