5 from 4 votes
Cranberry & Orange Scones
These cranberry and orange scones have a nice bright flavor to them. We love this flavor combo during the holidays. Especially around Thanksgiving these fit right in because of the cranberry flavor!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
314 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter cold, cut into small cubes
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 ½ tablespoon orange zest
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 365 degrees
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut the cold cubes of butter into the flour mixture until the butter is completely incorporated and the mixture has obtained a fine, mealy texture.
- Add the cranberries and orange zest and gently mix together.
- Fold in the buttermilk and orange juice and mix together until just combines and the mixture has formed into dough.
- Form the dough into an 8 inch disc, about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the disc into 8 wedges and place the scones onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of each scone with a small amount of cream and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the scones puff up and the tops just start to brown.
- Serve warm with a side of jam, honey, and butter.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
567mg
(24%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.