Cranberry Orange Scones 🍊

Cranberry Orange Scones 🍊

Introduction

Welcome back to the blog! Today, we’re diving into a delightful recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack: Cranberry Orange Scones. These scones are bursting with the tangy sweetness of cranberries and the refreshing zest of orange. They are incredibly easy to make and will surely impress anyone who gets a taste.

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Butter:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces 🧈
• Fruits and Flavorings:
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped 🍒
  • Zest of 1 orange 🍊
• Wet Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk 🥛
  • 1 large egg 🥚
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🔥
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 🥄
3. Incorporate Butter:
   • Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 🧈
4. Add Cranberries and Orange Zest:
   • Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and orange zest. 🍒🍊
5. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. 🍶🥚
6. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. 🔄
7. Shape the Dough:
   • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a 1-inch thick circle. 🔄
8. Cut the Scones:
   • Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into 8 wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. 🔪
9. Bake:
   • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown. ⏳
10. Cool:
    • Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack before serving. ❄️

Additional Information

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 18 minutes
• Total Time: 38 minutes
• Calories: 220 Kcal per serving
• Servings: 8 scones

Closing Thoughts

These Cranberry Orange Scones are a wonderful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the bright, citrusy flavor of orange. Perfect for any time of the day, they are easy to make and a joy to eat. Give this recipe a try and let us know how it turns out in the comments below. Enjoy!