Quick Cranberry Scones

Name: Quick Cranberry Scones
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried currants

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried currants

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and cream ; stir into crumb mixture just until blended. Stir in cranberries. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently four times.
2

Shape dough into a ball; place on an ungreased
3

. Pat until an 8-in. circle. With a sharp knife, score the dough into eight wedges (do not separate).
4

Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Break into wedges. Serve warm.