Description
These Cranberry Orange Scones are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or brunch. The combination of tangy cranberries and zesty orange in a buttery, flaky scone is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate flavors: Stir in the orange zest and dried cranberries.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Shape the scones: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, shape into a disk, cut into wedges, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush the scones with cream and bake for 16–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional glaze: Drizzle with the orange glaze once cooled, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh cranberries for dried and add sugar if desired.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
