Gift Idea: Cranberry Walnut Scones

Courtesy of The Food Channel

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

For jar

• 2½ cups biscuit baking mix, dry
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, fresh
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

To make scones

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• Milk
• Sugar

Preparation (for instruction card):

• 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.

Courtesy of The Food Channel