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Bakery Style Cranberry Orange Scones

A single wedge of fluffy cranberry scones topped with a sweet white glaze, sitting on a white plate.
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Make tender, flaky cranberry orange scones from scratch, topped with a simple citrus glaze for a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork until just combined; do not overmix. The dough will be shaggy.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle.
  8. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges, like a pizza. Separate the wedges slightly and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Brush the tops lightly with a little extra heavy cream.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
  11. While the scones cool slightly, prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and orange juice together until smooth.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the flakiest scones, keep your butter and cream very cold before mixing.
  • If you prefer a less sweet scone, reduce the sugar in the dough to 2 tablespoons.
  • You can substitute lemon zest and juice for orange for Lemon Cranberry Scones.

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