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Cranberry Orange Scones

Delightful scones that combine sweet and tart flavors of fresh cranberries with zesty orange, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Scone Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Keep the butter cold for flaky texture.
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped Use fresh for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream You can substitute with milk or buttermilk.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the cranberries and orange zest.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times. Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.
  8. Cut into wedges or use a round cutter to shape scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the warm scones before serving.

Notes

Serve warm, either plain or with a drizzle of glaze. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze for up to three months.