Cranberry Orange Scones
A light traditional scone with pleasing combination of sweet and tart.
Servings: 4 scones
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
Scone Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons salted butter chilled and cut into cubes
- ¼ cup frozen cranberries fresh or dried can also be used
- 1 tablespoon orange juice fresh squeezed or bottled
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
Orange Glaze
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 drops vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and place oven rack in the middle.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the butter and use the tines of a fork to mix until flour has a coarse texture.
- In a small glass, mix the yogurt, 1 tablespoon of orange juice, and milk. Add to the flour mixture, and using a rubber spatula, mix until a dough ball begins to form, about 30 seconds. Fold in the cranberries.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured pastry board or parchment-lined cutting board and knead for 5-10 seconds, forming it into a ball. The dough will be sticky.
- Shape the dough into a disc about 6 inches in diameter and about ¾ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 4 even wedges.
- Transfer the wedges to a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate to chill the unbaked scones for about 15-20 minutes.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until they begin to brown. Test by inserting a cake tester or toothpick into the middle of the scone; if it comes out clean, the scones are ready.
- Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before glazing.
Orange Glaze
- While the scones cool, whisk together the sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract in a small measuring cup.
- Drizzle the orange glaze lightly over the top of each cooled scone, dividing evenly among the 4 scones.
Notes
The wet ingredients (butter, yogurt, milk) should be cold, as this is essential for achieving a light and flaky texture in scones.
Mix the ingredients just until they come together and form a cohesive dough. Don't over-mix.
Gently fold in extras like fruit or chocolate chips.
If using dried cranberries, you may want to reduce the amount slightly (to 3 tablespoons) as they are more concentrated in flavor.
Place your scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix the ingredients just until they come together and form a cohesive dough. Don't over-mix.
Gently fold in extras like fruit or chocolate chips.
If using dried cranberries, you may want to reduce the amount slightly (to 3 tablespoons) as they are more concentrated in flavor.
Place your scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 311mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g
