Description
Cranberry orange scones bring British bakery charm to your breakfast table. Zesty citrus and tart berries mingle in a buttery pastry that draws eager bakers and brunch enthusiasts to savor each delightful crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Binders:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F and arranging a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal scone placement.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring an even distribution of flour, sugar, leavening agent, and seasoning.
- Integrate cold butter into the powdery mixture, using fingertips or a specialized pastry tool to create a textured, crumbly consistency.
- Delicately incorporate vibrant cranberry pieces and fragrant orange zest, gently distributing them throughout the dry blend.
- Create a liquid mixture by whisking buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Merge the wet and dry components, stirring with minimal manipulation to prevent toughening the dough’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the loose mixture onto a flour-dusted work surface, carefully shaping into a uniform circular form approximately one inch thick.
- Utilize a sharp culinary blade to segment the circular dough into eight precise wedges, positioning them strategically on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the scones in the preheated oven, monitoring their transformation until achieving a golden, appetizing exterior.
- Allow the freshly baked pastries to rest and stabilize on a wire cooling platform, enabling them to reach an ideal serving temperature.
Notes
- Cold butter is crucial for achieving a flaky, tender texture in these scones.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense scones – mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Fresh orange zest adds bright, citrusy flavor that complements the tart cranberries perfectly.
- Use buttermilk for extra moisture and a slight tangy undertone in the final baked treat.
- Cut scones into uniform wedges to ensure even baking and consistent texture.
- Let scones cool completely to allow the interior to set and develop a delightful crumbly consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg