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Description
Enjoy these festive cranberry orange scones, perfect for breakfast or a holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream and egg, then add to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface, then shape into a circle and cut into wedges.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for a tart flavor.
- Add a glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg