Description
Deliciously tender scones filled with tart dried cranberries and bright orange zest, perfect for brunch or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the heavy cream, egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or clotted cream for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg