Description
Cranberry Orange Scones are a delightful treat that infuses your kitchen with the scents of the holidays. These soft, buttery scones are studded with tart cranberries and brightened by zesty orange peel, making them perfect for breakfast or a cozy brunch. With a straightforward recipe, you can whip up a batch in no time, ensuring your family and friends will savor every bite. Enjoy these scones fresh or save some for later—either way, they promise to bring warmth and joy to your gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream and egg. Pour into the dry mix; stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a circle about 1 inch thick, and cut into wedges or desired shapes.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg