Cranberry Date Scones

==Description==
Makes 12 scones
== Ingredients ==
* 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup sugar
* Grated zest of 1 large orange
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2 sticks(6 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
* 1 heaping cup fresh or frozen cranberries (5 ounces)
* 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
* 1 cup cold buttermilk
* 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1/8 teaspoon each cinnamon, allspice and mace, for sprinkling
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a 15-by-12-inch baking sheet with parchment paper 
# In a medium bowl, combine the flour, the 1/2 cup of sugar; the orange zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
# 1Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 
# Add the cranberries and dates and toss. 
# Stir in the buttermilk until a stiff dough forms. 
# Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead gently just until the dough comes together. 
# Divide the dough in half and pat each piece into a 7-inch round about 3/4-inch thick. #Sprinkle the tops with the spiced-sugar mixture. 
# Using a knife, cut each round into 6 wedges. Arrange the wedges 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheet. 
# Bake in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
== Contributed by: ==
* World Recipes Y-Group
Category:Scone Recipes