Cranberry Orange Scones
Devashish
These buttery Cranberry Orange Scones bring together zesty citrus and tart berries in perfect harmony. Ready in just 30 minutes, they deliver a delightful blend of textures - crisp golden exterior giving way to a tender, flaky center.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 8
Calories 347 kcal
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Pastry Blender
For the scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter FROZEN
- 1/3 cup sour cream light, regular, or sub Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 orange zested
- 1 cup fresh cranberries halved
For the glaze:
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Grate the frozen butter into the bowl and use a pastry blender or fork to combine the flour and butter until it resembles coarse meal. Stick the flour mixture in the fridge while you combine the wet ingredients.
In a small bowl combine the sour cream, heavy cream, egg, vanilla extract and orange zest. Pour it over the flour mixture and gently stir to combine, just until everything is moistened. Fold in the cranberries.
Flour or grease your hands and then gently work the dough together and pour it out onto a floured surface. Press the dough (or use a rolling pin to gently roll it) into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Cut the dough into 8 wedges. Place the scones on your baking sheet and brush the tops of them with a little bit of heavy cream.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden. Remove scones from the hot baking sheet and allow them to cool for at least 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze on top.
To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar and freshly squeezed orange juice and stir together until smooth. Add a little more orange juice or powdered sugar until you reach your desired thickness to drizzle over the scones.
Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 3.7mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1.7mg
Keyword breakfast pastries, citrus baked goods, festive brunch, holiday scones, tart-sweet treats