Description
Delightful cranberry orange scones that combine tart cranberries and sweet orange zest for a perfect cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, 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 until well combined.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the chopped cranberries and orange zest gently.
- Whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, then pour over the dry ingredients and fold gently.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently, forming a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Cut into wedges or use a cutter to shape the scones and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
Keep your butter cold for flaky scones and avoid overmixing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: scones, cranberry, orange, baking, breakfast