Description
Delicious cranberry orange scones perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep scones tender.
- For extra flavor, brush tops with cream and sprinkle sugar before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg