Description
Delight your taste buds with these Cranberry Orange Scones, boasting a perfect balance of tart cranberries and zesty orange flavors. These tender scones are ideal for breakfast or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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 (cubed)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cranberries and orange zest.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, vanilla, and orange juice. Combine with the dry mixture until just incorporated.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape it into a circle, cut into wedges, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Cool slightly and drizzle with optional glaze.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, consider adding more zest or a touch of orange extract.
- These scones freeze well and reheat beautifully in a toaster oven.
