Description
Cranberry Orange Scones Copycat are a deliciously sweet and tangy treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped (leave a few whole)
- Zest from one orange, divided (reserve 2 teaspoons for glaze)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Glaze: 2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange zest. (Note: set aside 2 teaspoons of orange zest to use in the glaze).
- With clean hands, or using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk and stir with a fork until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the cranberries. Lightly flour your hands and press dough into a ball.
- Sprinkle work surface with a little all purpose flour and knead dough 6 to 8 times.
- Pat dough into a ten inch circle and cut into wedges using a pastry cutter, sharp knife or a pizza cutter will work as well.
- Separate wedges and place on prepared baking sheet. Brush with lightly beaten egg.
- Bake in 425°F for 13 to 16 minutes. Move to wire cooling rack and cool for a few minutes before glazing.
- For glaze: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice and 2 teaspoons of orange zest. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Use a spoon to drizzle glaze on top of each scone. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to gently mix the dough to avoid tough scones.
- For added sweetness, adjust the amount of sugar in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg