A Lovely Tea Affair

Vanilla-Cranberry Scones

Makes approximately 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided
2 vanilla beans*, seeds scraped and reserved
¾ cup cranberries**, halved
2 tablespoons sanding sugar

• 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 pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

• In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold cream and reserved vanilla bean seeds. Add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until a dough begins to form. Working gently, bring mixture together with hands until a dough forms.

• Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead gently until smooth by patting dough and folding it in half 4 to 5