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Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe
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Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones

Course Bread, Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American, English
Keyword cranberry-orange-sour-cream-scones, scones recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 large scones
Calories 405kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs divided, use 1 for egg wash
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp grated fresh orange zest
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries or Craisins
  • 3 Tbsp sliced almonds roughly broken
  • 2 Tbsp turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)
  • Orange Glaze: (Optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp juice from orange

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet or two standard size, with parchment paper. Set aside
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, sugar baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into dry ingredients until it resembles cornmeal. Mix in cranberries until evenly distributed. Make a well in the center.
  • Whisk together sour cream. heavy cream, 1 egg, zest and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until fully moistened.
  • Turn the dough out onto a non stick lightly floured surface. Turn it a few times to coat with flour to help with the stickiness. Do not overwork the dough. Pat the dough into an 8 inch circle that is about 1 inch thick.
  • Use a sharp knife dipped in flour to cut into wedges. Beat together remaining egg with 1 Tbsp water. Brush tops and sprinkle with almonds and turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with fresh whipped cream and orange marmalade.
  • To make glaze: Mix together the powdered sugar, orange zest and fresh orange juice. Add juice 1 Tbsp at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Drizzle over the warm scones just before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 751IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg