Cranberry Scones

Scones are a wonderful treat from the Old World.  Although scones are a more traditional treat in England, their oldest recorded mentions were printed by a Scottish poet in 1513.  Many recipes for these tasty treats came to America with immigrants from the past.  The variations of scone recipes are vast; as well as the shape these treats can come in.
     
Ingredients-
2  cups all-purpose flour
¼  cup sugar 
2 tsps baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
Dash salt
3 Tbsps butter (cold for cutting in)
1 large egg white
½ cup vanilla yogurt
½ cup dried cranberries  (I used craisins, but                                                      any dried fruit will do)
1½ teaspoons grated orange rind
Low-fat milk (for brushing the tops)

Directions-
Preheat your oven to 425F.  Using a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Using a pastry blender (or two knives) cut in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.  

In a small bowl, combine the egg white, yogurt, fruit and orange rind and mix well.  Add to the flour mixture all at once and stir until a soft dough begins forming.


On a lightly floured surface, knead for 30 seconds, then pat, or roll, into an 8 inch circle.  Place on a lightly grease baking sheet.  Using a sharp knife, score the circle into 8 wedges.



Brush with milk, and sprinkle with a little additional sugar.  Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden.  Serve warm.  Enjoy!