Cranberry-Orange Scones

Scones are a traditional breakfast quick bread, similar to the American biscuit, and are believed to have originated in Scotland. While scones are easy to make, the soft and sticky dough takes some getting used to handling. You may be tempted to use an electric mixer, but do not be misled: for scones, mixing by hand trumps all other methods! The tartness of cranberry paired with the citrus tones of the orange zest is the perfect combination to wake up your taste buds in the morning. They ar