🍊 Cranberry Orange Scones 🍊
Tender, moist, and bursting with citrusy orange and sweet cranberry flavors, these scones are perfect for breakfast or brunch! ☕🍴
Ingredients
Scones:
✅ 2 cups all-purpose flour
✅ 1 tbsp Clabber Girl Baking Powder
✅ ½ tsp fine sea salt 🧂
✅ 1 tbsp orange zest 🍊
✅ 1 tsp ground cinnamon
✅ ½ tsp ground ginger
✅ ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed and frozen 🧈
✅ ¼ cup granulated sugar
✅ 2 tbsp brown sugar
✅ ½ cup chilled heavy cream
✅ 1 large egg 🥚
✅ 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
✅ ¾ cup dried cranberries
Egg Wash:
✅ 1 large egg 🥚
✅ 1 tbsp water
✅ 2 tbsp turbinado sugar
Glaze:
✅ 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
✅ 2 tbsp orange juice 🍊
✅ ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
✅ ⅛ tsp fine sea salt 🧂
✅ 1-2 tbsp heavy cream
✅ 1 tsp orange zest, finely grated 🍊
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, orange zest, cinnamon, and ginger.
Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it into the flour until the mixture looks like large crumbs.
In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, stirring until mostly combined.
Add cranberries and mix until the dough is well combined.
2. Shape and Chill:
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and form a large disc about 1 inch thick.
Place the disc on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put it in the freezer while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Bake:
Mix together egg and water for the egg wash.
Once the oven is preheated, brush the scones with the egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
Cut the disc into 8 equal wedges and bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Make the Glaze:
In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, orange juice, vanilla, and salt.
Add heavy cream as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Once the scones are cooled, drizzle the glaze over them and top with the remaining orange zest.
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Reheat in the oven for a freshly baked taste!
Enjoy these warm, zesty scones with a cup of tea or coffee! 🍊☕