Description
Delightful scones with the tartness of cranberries and the refreshing zing of orange zest, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup frozen butter, grated
- 1/2 cup cranberries, fresh or dried
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the grated frozen butter to the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter, clotted cream, or jam. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg