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Orange Cranberry Scones

Delicious Orange Cranberry Scones – A Perfect Morning Treat!


  • Author: Elena Bennett
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 scones

Description

Delight in the flavors of these Orange Cranberry Scones, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!


Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Orange Zest
  • Heavy Cream
  • Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream and vanilla extract together.
  6. Pour the cream mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead a few times until it holds together.
  8. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into wedges or use a round cutter.
  9. Transfer to the baking sheet and brush with cream.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use cold butter for flaky scones.
  • Do not overmix the dough.
  • Experiment with adding chocolate chips or nuts.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: snacks
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scone
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: scones, orange, cranberry