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“THE THANKFUL HEART OPENS OUR EYES TO A MULTITUDE OF BLESSINGS THAT CONTINUALLY SURROUND US.”
—James E. Faust
“BELIEVE IT OR NOT, APPLES (GENUS MALUS) ARE RELATED TO ROSES.”
—Andy Hamilton

Orange Cranberry Scones p.64

Makes approximately 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup plus 2½ tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons orange zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Orange Glaze (recipe follows)
Garnish: orange zest

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a

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