Description
Delicious cranberry orange scones with a perfect balance of tangy cranberries and zesty orange flavor, ideal for brunch or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate the cranberries and orange zest evenly through the flour mixture.
- Mix the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until it comes together.
- Form the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut it into wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider freezing scone dough before baking, or use air fryer for quicker results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: scones, cranberry orange scones, baking, brunch recipes