1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease baking sheet.

2

In a large bowl, blend flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.

3

Cut butter into flour mixture until it becomes a course crumb texture (use two knives or a pastry blender).

4

Stir in cranberries, nuts and orange peel. Add buttermilk and mix with a fork until moistened.

5

Gather dough into a ball and place on a floured board. Roll or pat into a circle ¾" thick.

6

Cut into into 12 pie shaped pieces. Place on prepared baking sheet 1½" apart. Brush tops of scones with milk and sprinkle with sugar/cinnnamon/nutmeg (stir together first).

7

Bake 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned.