Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe
Make Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Add-ins
Topping (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- 3
Prepare Wet Mixture
In a separate bowl, melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Add the heavy cream, egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract, then whisk together until smooth.
Combine and Mix
- 4
Mix with Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Fold in Add-ins
Add the dried cranberries and orange juice, folding them into the dough until evenly distributed.
Shape and Bake
- 6
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a round cutter to make scones.
- 7
Bake
Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Cooling and Serving
- 8
Cool
Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 9
Serve
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your cranberry orange scones with butter or jam.