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Cranberry Orange Scones
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Cranberry Orange Scones

Tender cranberry orange scones are full of fruity, sweet, and tart cranberry flavor and topped with a fresh squeezed orange juice glaze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: 60 Minutes or Less
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, breads, breakfast, cranberry, cranberry orange scones, cranberry scones, scones
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 209kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange zested and juiced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the cranberries, orange zest and granulated sugar in a food processor and pulse until the cranberries are coarsely and evenly chopped.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the the butter until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cranberry mixture and lightly stir.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the milk, sour cream, and egg. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir it just until the ingredients are moistened.
  • Dust a smooth surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Gently knead the scone dough about 5 or 6 times. Divide the dough in half. Transfer each portion over to a lightly greased baking sheet and pat each into about a 6 round. Cut each round into 6 wedges, separating slightly.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice with the confectioners sugar. Drizzle over the scones.

Notes

Make sure the scones are completely cooled before adding the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g