Created by Sue on March 11, 2013
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2: Mix together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3: Stir in cranberries and orange peel.
Step 4: In a small bowl, mix buttermilk and egg; add to dry ingredients all at once, stirring until mixture is just moistened.
Step 5: On a floured board, knead gently a few times, but not too much.
Step 6: Form into a patty on an ungreased cookie sheet; cut into 8 wedges with a knife but do not move it.
Step 7: Bake at 400 degrees F.
Step 8: For 15-25 minutes or until light golden.
Step 9: Mix together powdered sugar and orange juice into a glaze; drizzle over scones.
Step 10: Separate scones and serve warm.