Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of one orange
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
To start, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse sand.
Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg until well combined. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until it forms a dough.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 wedges and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
These cranberry orange scones are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Serve them warm with butter and jam, or enjoy them with a hot cup of tea or coffee. This recipe makes 8 scones, but you can easily double it if you need to feed a crowd.