Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Add buttermilk to a small mixing bowl. Using a fork, beat in one egg.
3. In a large mixing bowl add all dry ingredients and mix together using a wire whisk. Add the chilled butter and using a pastry blender or two forks, incorporate butter into the flour until the mixture forms small, even crumbs.
4. Add cranberries, sugar, orange peel and nuts. Toss lightly to distribute evenly. Add buttermilk mixture and blend into a soft dough. It may be a bit sticky.
5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Divide into two halves. Form each half into a ball. Cut each ball into four wedges.
6. Transfer wedges to a parchment lined baking sheet. Press down slightly on each to make a triangle. Brush tops with egg-white wash.
7. Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown on top. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, if desired, drizzle with icing.

Simple Icing

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix together in a bowl and use a spoon to drizzle.