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A place of cranberry scones with orange glaze

Cranberry Orange Scones

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Bursting with fresh cranberries and vibrant orange zest, each bite is soft, flaky, and flavorful.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

Cranberry Scones Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 3/4 cup fresh cranberries chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Orange Glaze Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  • Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined. Add the cold, cubed butter and use either a pastry cutter or your hands to combine the cold butter with the flour. Do this for a few minutes until the butter is thoroughly incorporated and the dough is crumbly. Add the chopped cranberries and orange zest then stir.
  • In a separate medium mixing bowl, add the buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Stir until combined. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix just until you’re able to pull the dough out of the bowl in one piece.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and begin to knead in gently a few times until it comes together. Roll it into a flat, circular shape that's about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut the dough like you would a pizza or pie, into 8 even slices. Place each slice on a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the scones for about 18-20 minutes. While that bakes start on the glaze.
  • Combine powdered sugar, orange juice and orange zest in a small mixing bowl. Stir until combined.
  • Remove the scones once they’re golden brown on top and cooked all the way through. Let them cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the scones. Let the glaze set, before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage - You can store the leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2-3 days. There’s the option to freeze them for up to a month as well. To thaw and warm up, you can bake them for about 10 minutes at 350°F. If you choose this method, store them in the freezer unglazed, and make the glaze for when you’re ready to eat them.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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