Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of zesty orange and tart cranberries with these fluffy orange cranberry scones. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they are irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Cranberries (fresh or dried)
- Orange Zest
- Heavy Cream
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently to bring it together. Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into wedges or desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Substitute cranberries with dried cherries or blueberries for alternative flavors. Add nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch. A dash of cinnamon can enhance the flavor profile.