Let's Bake -- Cranberry Scones

I awoke this morning and decided that I needed to do something nice for Mister to thank him for all the wonderful help he is to me.  So, Cranberry Scones it is.  As I was gathering supplies, I noticed my camera sitting on the table and thought perhaps y'all would like to come along with me.  By the way -- these scones are better than anything we have been able to find so far.  Give them a try.

Here we go:  Let's mix together 1 cup flour (don't look too closely at the label on the container -- Mister went all OCD when we got the containers and hasn't updated them even though the ingredients have emptied numerous times since then) ((they are my containers, and only the date is old - Mister)), 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter.  Mister watches as I actually "cut" the butter into pieces, lol.  The he grabs the pastry blender to work it in.

Next - place 3 tablespoons milk in a small prep bowl and one egg beaten in another bowl.

In a small bowl, combine milk and 2 tablespoons beaten egg

Add to dry ingredients just until moistened.  Yep, Mister has now become the baker and his hands are shown.  I am a director and photographer.  So much for doing something nice for him.  Yuck, Yuck.  (That is supposed to be laughter.) ((if you want something done right... - Mister))

Stir in 1/4 cup dried cranberries.

Turn onto a floured surface

Knead gently 6-8 times and pat into a 6" circle.

Cut into four wedges, separate, and place on a baking sheet.  I use a stone but if you use something else, please coat it with cooking spray.

Brush with remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm.  Do these not look fabulous?

And here is our breakfast:  scone, tea, juice and fresh fruit.  Yum.