Cranberry Walnut Scones

I found a basic recipe for scones online the other day and tonight before dinner I had time to make a batch. I started with the basic recipe, but made some adjustments and added a few additional ingredients that I thought would make a perfect scone. They smelled terrific when I took them out of the oven. They taste amazing.

If you're able to make these scones, I'd love to know what you think. And, if you have a favorite scone recipe of your own, feel free to post it here.

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
8 tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
8 tbsp cold margarine
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Yields 8

Step 1 - In a bowl, combine the flours, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon with a whisk.
Step 2 - Using a pastry blender, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
Step 3 - Mix in the cranberries and walnuts.
Step 4 - Add the buttermilk and blend with a spatula until the dough starts to form a ball and sticks together. (don't overmix)
Step 5 - On a lightly floured surface, push the dough into a flat circle that is about 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 wedges. Transfer the wedges to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 6 - Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.