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Cranberry Orange Scones

Flaky and just sweet enough with a bit of tang, these Cranberry Orange Scones are the perfect winter breakfast treat. They are easy enough to make at home, yet just as good as, or better than, what you’d get at a fancy bakery.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

Scones:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest

Instructions

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  1. Preheat to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, and using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir the cranberries into the mixture.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the cream, egg, and orange zest. Pour this into the large bowl and mix until the dough starts to come together.
  4. Flour a counter or work surface, and pour the dough out onto the surface. Work the dough just until it comes together, then flatten it out into a circle about 8 inches in diameter.
  5. Cut the disc into 8 wedges. (I like to use a bench scraper.) Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet.
  6. (If the oven is not preheated at this point, I like to transfer the baking sheet to the freezer. If it is preheated, I don’t place them in the freezer.)
  7. Once the oven is hot, bake the scones until they are golden brown on the edges, about 18-22 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the scones cool slightly.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and orange zest. Spread the glaze over the tops of the scones.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1scone Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 285mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Serving 1scone
Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 285mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.