Best Cranberry Orange Scones Bake Recipe
Deliciously tender scones bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor.Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea.Bakes golden and fluffy every time – a cozy homemade treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ½ cup dried cranberries or fresh
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ⅔ cup heavy cream plus more for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch circle, about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for a juicier bite and tangy flavor.
- Don’t overwork the dough—handling it gently keeps the scones tender.
- Scones can be frozen unbaked and baked straight from the freezer; just add 2–3 minutes to bake time.
- For an extra touch, drizzle with an orange glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh orange juice.
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