Tarrah's Version of Orange-Cranberry Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped
• 6 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425ºF.

2. 2

   Sift together both the flours, the baking powder, and the salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Toss cranberries with sugar and walnuts.

4. 4

   Add the cranberries and walnuts. Combine and set aside.

5. 5

   In another bowl, combine the oil, maple syrup, and orange juice, zest and almond extract.

6. 6

   Add to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.

7. 7

   Scoop by the tablespoonful onto a cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Bake for about 12 minutes, or until golden.