Cranberry Orange Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones 

2 cups all-purpose flour 
10 tsp. sugar divided 
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
2 tsp. baking powder 
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. baking soda 
1/3 cup cold butter (or margarine) 
1 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup half-and-half cream
1 egg
1Tbsp. milk

Glaze

1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 Tbsp orange juice

Orange Butter

1/2 cup butter, softened
2-3 Tbsp orange marmalade

In a bowl, combine flour, 7 teaspoons sugar, orange peel, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, orange juice, cream, and egg. Add to flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. On a floured surface, knead
6 -8 times. Pat dough into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased
baking sheet. Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 -12 min. or until golden. Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over scones. Combine orange butter ingredients if desired; serve with warm scones. Yield: 10 scones