If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make breakfast or snack, these cranberry orange scones are the perfect treat. With just the right amount of sweetness and tanginess, they're sure to please anyone's taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients, until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Gradually add the cream mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle, about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra cream.
- Bake the scones for 18-20 minutes, or until they're golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These cranberry orange scones are best served fresh and warm, with a pat of butter and a dollop of your favorite jam. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee.