Cranberry Orange Scones

Sue Lau's Note:

A must-have around the holidays, but nice to make all year round.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Mix together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in cranberries and orange peel.
4. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk and egg; add to dry ingredients all at once, stirring until mixture is just moistened.
5. On a floured board, knead gently a few times, but not too much.
6. Form into a patty on an ungreased cookie sheet; cut into 8 wedges with a knife but do not move it.
7. Bake at 400 degrees F.
8. for 15-25 minutes or until light golden.
9. Mix together powdered sugar and orange juice into a glaze; drizzle over scones.
10. Separate scones and serve warm.

Reviews

[Rachel Castle]

Okay, these were so good! My daughter made these for our family and they were so good. Next time I think we will try the Blueberry with Lemon zest, that sounds real good too. Thanks for posting, we will be making these again soon.
Rachel Castle