Christmas Cranberry Scones

2 1/4 cup Flour, all-purpose
1/3 cup Sugar, granulated
2 tsp Sugar, granulated
2 tbsp Orange peel, grated
2 1/4 tsp Baking powder, double-acting
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/2 cup Butter
1 cup Cranberries, coarse chopped
1/4 cup Currants
1/2 cup Buttermilk, skim
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, orange peel, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cranberries and currants; stir to combine. Add buttermilk and vanilla to flour mixture and stir to combine (mixture will be dry).  Form dough into 2 equal balls.

Preheat oven to 400 F. On floured surface work half of the dough into 6-inch circle, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut circle into 6 equal wedges; place wedges on nonstick baking sheet, leaving a 1" space between each one. Repeat procedure, using remaining dough.Bake until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove scones to wire rack and let cool.