Cranberry Scones

Cranberry Scones

2 cups flour

4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons shortening, chilled
3/4 cup cream
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup dried currants or cranberries

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; mix well. Cut in butter and shortening.
In a separate bowl, combine the cream with beaten egg then add to dry ingredients. Stir in fruit.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Roll dough out and cut into biscuit size rounds, or pat into a round and cut into 12 wedges. Brush with additional cream if desired.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until brown.