Cranberry Orange Scones
Equipment
Ingredients
Scones
- 2½ c. unbleached all-purpose flour (RECOMMEND WEIGHING)
- ⅓ c. granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ½ c. salted butter very cold and cubed
- 1 c. cranberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp orange zest from about 2 oranges
- ¾ c. buttermilk cold
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Orange Glaze
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice plus more as needed
- ⅛ tsp orange zest
Instructions
To Make Scones
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray or line it with parchment.
- Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl.2½ c. unbleached all-purpose flour (RECOMMEND WEIGHING), ⅓ c. granulated sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp fine salt
- Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs.½ c. salted butter
- Toss in orange zest and cranberries (and nuts if using).1 c. cranberries, 2 tbsp orange zest
- Whisk wet ingredients together.¾ c. buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- Fold wet into dry until shaggy dough forms.
- Pat into 8-inch round (1-inch thick) and cut into 8 wedges.
- Chill shaped scones for 15 minutes.
- Brush with extra cream (optional), sprinkle coarse sugar.Coarse sugar for sprinkling
- Bake 18–23 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly and make orange glaze.
To Make Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and pinch of zest.1 c. powdered sugar, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, ⅛ tsp orange zest
- Drizzle over cooled scones.
Video
Notes
Keep everything cold for flaky layers.
Don't overmix.
Frozen cranberries work great.
Best eaten fresh; reheat at 300°F for 5-7 minutes.
Don't overmix.
Frozen cranberries work great.
Best eaten fresh; reheat at 300°F for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 4mg
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 570kcal
