Cranberry Walnut Scones

 These scones embrace everything fall (and even some Christmas!) I enjoy a good scone and these are perfect when served with a slightly tart cranberry sauce to cut the sweetness.

• 3 cups White Pastry flour *unbleached*
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp sa;t
• 1 cup softened butter
• 2 tsp orange zest
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pieces
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp milk, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp coarse sugar

1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Line a baking dish with parchment paper
3. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. Add the butter and mix until it forms a crumbly dough
5. Add zest, dried cranberries, walnut pieces, 1/2 cup milk and the eggs.
6. Mix until a dough forms.
7. Scoop out onto the baking sheet.
8. With floured hands, shape into a round form about 1.5 inches thick.
9. Cut into 8 wedges.
10. Brush tops with remaining milk and sprinkle with sugar. 
11. Bake until golden (17-20 minutes)

Makes 8 scones