Cranberry Orange Scones
Delight in these tender cranberry orange scones, bursting with fresh citrus zest and tart cranberries, perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, vanilla extract, and orange juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape into a 7-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with additional heavy cream to help with browning.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow scones to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh orange juice after baking.
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