Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Cranberry Orange Scones, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Infused with fresh orange zest and studded with plump cranberries, these tender scones are topped with a sweet citrus glaze that adds a burst of brightness to your day. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, they make a charming addition to any gathering or cozy morning at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1 large egg (cold)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- For the glaze: 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.
- In another bowl, combine cream, egg, and orange zest. Add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries gently. Turn dough onto floured surface and shape into an 8-inch round disk (about 1 inch thick).
- Cut into 8 wedges and place on the baking sheet with space between each scone. Brush tops with cream.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth.
- Cool scones briefly on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg