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Cranberry Orange Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones
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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (plus 1 tablespoon for brushing)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for the glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the scones from sticking and to ensure even browning.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Ensuring the zest is well-distributed in the flour helps release the citrus oils throughout the dough.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Stir in the dried cranberries.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. This liquid mixture will provide the moisture and richness needed for a tender scone.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together until a shaggy dough begins to form. Be careful not to overmix, as this will lead to tough scones.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3 or 4 times just until it comes together. Pat the dough into a 7-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.
  7. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with a little extra heavy cream. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and bottom. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

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