Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Festive Cranberry Orange Scones, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy mornings. With a balance of tart cranberries and zesty orange, these scones are not only easy to make but also fill your home with an irresistible aroma. Serve them warm with butter or jam for a delicious treat that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (or soaked dried cranberries)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- Create a well in the center and add heavy cream and beaten egg; mix gently until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly, then shape into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into wedges or rounds.
- Place on prepared baking sheet, brush with extra cream, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg