Cranberry Orange Scones
Description
These Cranberry Orange Scones strike the perfect balance between bright citrus and tart berries. Fresh orange zest infuses every tender, flaky bite, while juicy cranberries add pops of vibrant flavor throughout. Finished with a sweet orange glaze, they’re beautifully golden on the outside with a soft, buttery center that’s simply irresistible.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday brunch, enjoying a quiet morning with coffee, or treating yourself to an afternoon pick-me-up, these homemade scones are sure to impress. They come together with simple ingredients but taste as if they came straight from your favorite neighborhood bakery—a delicious reason to slow down and savor the moment.
For the scones:
For the glaze:
Instructions
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For the scones:
Preheat the oven to 425°
Lightly oil a baking sheet—or, preferably, line it with parchment paper.
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Whisk the egg replacer and water together in a small bowl until the mixture is thick and creamy. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and one tablespoon of the orange zest until well combined.
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Add the butter to the dry ingredients. Cut the butter into the dry mixture with a pastry blender until the mixture is coarse and crumbly. Stir in the cranberries.
For a more flaky scone, leave some of the butter pieces the size of large peas.
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Add the orange juice, milk, and egg replacer, and mix with a wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened or almost moistened.
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Roll the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a ball. Sprinkle a small amount of flour evenly over the top, and dust your rolling pin to keep the dough from sticking. Press the dough down with your hands, then roll it out.
Use your hands to form the dough into a square or rectangle. You want it to be about 1/2" -3/4" thick.
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Cut the dough into 8 triangles and place them on the cookie sheet. Lightly brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with raw sugar—Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
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For the glaze:
Combine sugar, zest, juice, and vanilla in a medium-sized bowl, and stir until smooth.
Drizzle glaze over scones before serving.
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Cover any leftover scones and enjoy them within three to five days.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 338kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.3g22%
- Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
- Sodium 398mg17%
- Potassium 142mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 48.6g17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
- Sugars 20.5g
- Protein 4.2g9%
- Vitamin A 520 IU
- Vitamin C 6.5 mg
- Calcium 112 mg
- Iron 2.4 mg
- Vitamin E 1.2 mg
- Vitamin K 7 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg
- Folate 68 mcg
- Magnesium 16 mg
- Zinc 0.5 mg
- Selenium 12 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
