Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty orange and tart cranberry with these irresistible Orange Cranberry Scones. Perfectly flaky and golden-brown, these scones are a delectable treat for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. The warm aroma filling your kitchen is just the beginning; each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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 until combined.
- Add cold butter to the dry mixture and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries and orange zest. Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- On a floured surface, shape dough into a circle about one inch thick and cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter.
- Place scones 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 scone (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg