Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Orange Cranberry Scones. These tender and flaky treats are infused with vibrant orange zest and complemented by tart dried cranberries, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Finished with a luscious orange glaze, these scones are an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Easy to prepare, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in orange zest and cranberries. Add heavy cream; mix until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead gently and shape into an 8-inch round disc about 3/4-inch thick.
- Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the baking sheet, spacing evenly. Brush tops with cream.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled scones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg