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November 6, 2020

Orange Cranberry Scones

Enjoy Orange Cranberry Scones with a warm cup of tea in the morning or afternoon. This was the first scone recipe I ever made. The chopped cranberries and orange zest give them a wonderful warm flavor of Christmas.

Ingredients Needed to Make Orange Cranberry Scones

all-purpose flour
granulated sugar
grated orange zest
baking powder
kosher salt
baking soda
butter
whole cranberries, chopped
orange juice
whole milk
large egg

To Make the Glaze:

powdered sugar
orange juice

Instructions for Making This Recipe

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand. Using a food processor, chop the cranberries into small pieces. Zest an orange.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, orange zest, baking powder, kosher salt, and baking soda.

Sometimes it’s just easier to use your fingers.

Using a blending fork or your fingers, cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Add chopped cranberries, orange juice, whole milk, and one large egg.

Knead 6-8 times on a floured surface. Pat out and cut out rounds of dough using a biscuit cutter for more traditional shaped scones.

Another option is to pat the dough into a circle and cut it into 8 wedges. Place scones in a scone pan that has been sprayed with baking spray.

If you don’t have a scone pan, you may use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or even a round cake pan. Make sure the scones do not touch each other on the pan.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Prepare the Glaze:

While the scones are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over warm scones.

This recipe will make 8 scones. Perfect for a holiday tea party.

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Orange Cranberry Scones

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Breads

Cuisine: English

Keyword: Cranberries, Holiday Baking, Orange Juice, Tea Party

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings:

Equipment

Cuisinart Food Processor

Grater/Zester

Scone Pan

Tiered Serving Stand

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup butter
1 cup whole cranberries chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand. Using a food processor, chop the cranberries into small pieces. Zest an orange.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, orange zest, baking powder, kosher salt, and baking soda.
Using a blending fork or your fingers, cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Add chopped cranberries, orange juice, whole milk, and one large egg.
Knead 6-8 times on a floured surface. Pat out and using a biscuit cutter, cut into 12 circles. Or if you opt to use a scone pan, cut into 8 triangular wedges.
Place scones in a scone pan that has been sprayed with baking spray or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Prepare the Glaze:

While the scones are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over warm scones.
Makes 8 triangular scones or 12-15 round scones.