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Gift Idea: Cranberry Walnut Scones
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This impressive gift makes a great last minute gift with standard pantry items you probably have in your cupboard. Dry biscuit mix such as Bisquick®, nuts and packaged sweetened dried fruit makes it quick and easy to put this “from the heart” gift together. Be sure to include a copy of recipe directions with your gift.
For Cranberrry Walnut Scone Dry Mix
- 2½ cups biscuit baking mix, dry
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, fresh
To make scones
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Milk
- Sugar
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 2 to 3 times.
- Pat dough into an 8-inch round on cookie sheet sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
- Cut into 8 wedges; brush top of dough lightly with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
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