Cranberry-Orange Scones

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2: Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper; set aside.

Step 3: In a large bowl, combine flour, oat bran, cranberries, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.

Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter, orange zest and vanilla.

Step 5: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.

Step 6: Stir until a soft dough is formed.

Step 7: Add a bit more flour if dough is too sticky.

Step 8: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 9: Divide into 2 pieces.

Step 10: Shape each piece into a ball.

Step 11: Place balls on baking sheet.

Step 12: Roll out or pat dough to 3/4" thick circles, about 6" in diameter.

Step 13: Using a sharp knife, cut each circle into 6 wedges, but do not separate them.

Step 14: To make glaze, lightly beat egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.

Step 15: Brush glaze lightly over top of dough (you will use less than half of it).

Step 16: Bake for 15-17 minutes, until scones are puffed up and golden.

Step 17: Cool slightly.

Step 18: Pull scones apart and serve warm.