Raisin-Orange Scones

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl stir in flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and orange zest. Combine 3/4 cup milk and juice of 1 orange.
3. Mix in butter with fingertips until the consistency of course meal with a few slightly larger butter lumps.
4. Stir in cranberries and milk and orange juice.
5. On a floured surface, form into a ball and pat into an 8-inch circle, about ¾-inch thick.
6. Brush top and sides with cream and sprinkle generously with raw sugar.
7. Cut into 8 triangles (like you would a pie).
8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
9. Resist eating these immediately and let them rest about 10 minutes to firm up.