Name: Cranberry Almond Scones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 to 10 scones
Ingredients: 2½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup (70 g) sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon mahlab; 6 tablespoons (80 g) chilled unsalted butter, diced; ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream; ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole or reduced-fat, but not skim), plus 1-2 tablespoons more as necessary; ½ cup (55 g) toasted sliced almonds; 4 tablespoons unsweetened, dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons milk, for the tops; 1 tablespoon sugar, for the tops; Cranberry jam, for serving (optional)