Dad's Berry Buttermilk Scones

Directions

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375℉ (190℃).

Butter two 9 inch diameter cake pans.

Combine flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl.

Add butter, rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Add cranberries. Whisk buttermilk and 2 eggs in small bowl.

Stir into dry ingredients. Turn out on lightly floured surface.

Knead gently just until soft dough forms.

Divide dough into 2 pieces.

Form each piece into ball.

Transfer each ball to 1 prepared pan; press out dough into 8 inch diameter round.

Using sharp knife, score top of each round into 8 wedges.

Whisk remaining egg with 1 teaspoon water in small bowl.

Brush mixture over scones. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoon sugar.

Bake scones until golden, about 30 minutes.

Cool 5 minutes.

Invert scones onto platters. Turn right side up.

Cut along score marks. Serve warm.