Description
Savor the delightful blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange in these soft, buttery scones—perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (whole or chopped)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined.
- Add cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Fold this into the dry mixture along with cranberries 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 a lined 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 scone (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg