Cranberry-Orange Scones

Name: Cranberry-Orange Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 0.25 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large orange, zested and juiced, divided; 1 cup dried cranberries, or more to taste; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup powdered sugar, or more to taste

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These fruity cranberry orange scones are made with buttermilk for a tender, flaky texture. A zesty orange glaze gives them an extra boost of citrus flavor.

Recipe by Michelle Hoile

Updated on February 14, 2023

overhead view looking at a bunch of cranberry orange scones on a tray, garnished with orange wedges and a side of glaze

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 scones

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Ingredients

Scones:

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
½ cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 large orange, zested and juiced, divided
1 cup dried cranberries, or more to taste
1 cup buttermilk

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar, or more to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Combine flour, butter, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until butter is pea-sized or smaller.

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Pour buttermilk and 1/2 of the orange juice in slowly, with the processor running, until dough is sticky and all flour is absorbed. Mix in dried cranberries until evenly distributed. Reserve remaining orange juice for the glaze.

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Place dough on a lightly floured surface and gently roll to a thickness of about 1 inch. Cut dough into 12 triangles with a knife (or use a biscuit cutter for circles) and transfer to a baking sheet.

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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

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While the scones are baking, combine reserved orange juice and 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze. Stir to desired consistency, adding more powdered sugar as needed.
Remove scones from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to cool. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with orange glaze.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

246	Calories
8g	Fat
42g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 246
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 21mg	7%
Sodium 339mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 8mg	42%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 84mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.