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In medium bowl combine flour, sugar, orange peel, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
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Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs using a pasty blender (or fork) and set aside.
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In small bowl combine cranberries, orange juice, cream and egg.
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Add to flour mixture and stir until soft dough forms.
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On a floured surface gently knead 6-8 times.
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Pat dough into a rectangle that is 9 inches long.
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With a sharp knife, cut rectangle into three even parts the long way, 3 inches wide.
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Slice each three inch section again in half and then each square in half again so you get 12 triangular wedges total.
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Separate wedges and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. (Ungreased will also work.)
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Brush with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Combine softened butter with orange marmalade.
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Serve with warm scones.