Description
Indulge in these delightful orange cranberry scones, featuring a flaky texture and a vibrant citrus flavor. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they are an irresistible treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gently fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and egg. Gradually add to the dry mixture, folding until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape it into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg