CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2In a large mixing bowl, combine 2½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp of baking powder, ½ tsp of salt, 2 tbsp of granulated sugar, and the zest of half an orange.
- 3Grate the cold butter and add it to the dry ingredients, mixing until it reaches a mealy texture.
- 4Add 1½ cups of fresh cranberries to the mixture and combine.
- 5In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 1 cup of buttermilk, and 1 tsp of vanilla.
- 6Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, ensuring the dough is slightly sticky.
- 7Spread the dough into a circle on a lined baking sheet.
- 8Cut the dough into 8 slices, like a pizza.
- 9Bake for 22-27 minutes at 350°F, or until the edges are lightly golden and the middle is set.
- 10For the orange glaze, combine ⅔ cup of powdered sugar with 1 tbsp of orange juice in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
- 11Once the scones are out of the oven and have cooled for at least 5 minutes, top them with the orange glaze.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 12 tbsp cold butter
- 1.5 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 0.66 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp orange juice
Equipment
large mixing bowlcheese graterbaking sheetwhiskmixing spoonsmall bowl
Tips
- Using fresh cranberries gives a pop of flavor and color.
- Adding vanilla to the buttermilk complements the citrus flavor.
- Using fresh orange zest and orange juice for the glaze provides a more authentic and fresh flavor, without overpowering the cranberries.
- If the dough is too dry, add more buttermilk one tablespoon at a time.
- Scones should be fluffy, moist, and decadent, not dry and dense.
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