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Freshly baked cranberry orange scones drizzled with glaze with a glass of milk on a white surface.

Cranberry Orange Scones

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scones
Calories 391 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter frozen
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
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  • Grate the frozen butter and add to the flour mixture. Blend with a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles pea-sized crumbs.
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  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the dry ingredients, add cranberries, and stir until just moistened.
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  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape into an 8-inch disc. Cut into 8 wedges and place on a baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
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  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush the tops of the scones with a bit more heavy cream.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and orange juice to make the glaze. Drizzle over the scones before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 293mgFiber: 1g
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