Cranberry Orange Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup orange zest
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
Step 1: Combine dry ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
Step 2: Cut in butter
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3: Add cranberries and orange zest
Stir in cranberries and orange zest.
Step 4: Add buttermilk and egg
Combine buttermilk and egg in a small bowl. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 5: Form dough
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few turns. Pat dough into a 1-inch thick circle.
Step 6: Cut scones
Cut dough into 8 wedges.
Step 7: Bake scones
Place scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 8: Cool and serve
Let scones cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm with butter and jam.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
Tips
- For a sweeter scone, add 1/4 cup of sugar.
- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries. If using frozen, thaw them before adding to the dough.
- For a richer flavour, use orange juice instead of buttermilk.
- These scones can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze these scones for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Enjoy!