Cranberry Orange Scones
Perfect for a brunch buffet or simple breakfast, these lightly-sweetened buttermilk scones are flavored with dried cranberries and fresh orange zest.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- Zest of 1 orange, about 2 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a mixing bowl.
- In separate bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, milk, orange zest and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and add the cranberries. Combine to form a soft dough.
- Turn the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and, using wet hands (the dough will be sticky), pat into an 8-inch round. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Dip a knife in water and cut the dough into 6 wedges and separate them slightly on the baking sheet.
- Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with butter.
Tips for Making This Recipe
Preparation Tip:
If your dried cranberries are very fresh they may have a tendency to stick together when chopped. If so, transfer 1 tablespoon of the flour to a plastic bag, add the fruit and shake to coat. This will help to distribute the fruit more evenly through the dough.Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6.5g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 250mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 18g