Cranberry Scones
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Cranberry Scones
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Cranberry scones drizzled with white chocolate that are flaky and perfectly balanced between tart and sweet, and festive as can be in appearance. Certainly sounds like an ideal Thanksgiving breakfast to us.
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Ingredients
For the cranberry scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for the work surface
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest preferably organic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tick unsalted butter cold, cut into pieces
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cranberries or whole frozen cranberries thawed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the white chocolate glaze (optional)
- 3 ounces white chocolate chopped
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest preferably organic, plus more to taste
Instructions
Make the cranberry scones
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt. Toss in the butter and, using your fingers or a pastry cutter, blend everything until the butter is in pea-size crumbs. Add the fresh or frozen cranberries, dried cranberries, and white chocolate and toss to coat with the flour mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour it into the flour mixture and stir just until everything is moistened, taking care to not overmix the dough or your scones will turn out dense rather than delicate.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 4 times. No more than 4 times. No less than 4 times. Do not overwork the dough.
- Form the dough into a flat circle that measures 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) in diameter. Cut the dough into 8 large wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch (2.5 cm) between scones.
- Bake the scones until they’re golden on the bottom, 16 to 18 minutes. If you're uncertain if they're done, break one open and it should have the same light and flaky consistency throughout. If it has any dense doughy spots in the center, return the pan to the oven for a couple more minutes.
- Place the scones on a wire rack and let cool slightly.
Make the white chocolate glaze (optional)
- Just before serving the scones, combine the white chocolate and corn syrup in a small saucepan set over low heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate melts and then stir in the cream. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.
Serve the cranberry scones
- If using the glaze, drizzle it over the scones and wait a few minutes for the excess to drip. Serve the scones shortly after glazing.
Notes
- Easier cleanup--Before glazing your scones, slip a piece of parchment under the wire rack. Any excess glaze will drip onto the parchment, which can then be crumpled up and tossed out.
- Easier cleanup--Before glazing your scones, slip a piece of parchment under the wire rack. Any excess glaze will drip onto the parchment, which can then be crumpled up and tossed out.
- Flakier scones--For the lightest and most flaky scones, grate your butter. You'll need to chill the butter again after grating to keep it very cold.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1scone
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
183mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scone | |
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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