Cranberry Orange Scones
Author: Kim Wilson - c4a.bc9.myftpupload.com
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Serves: 8
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest (one large navel orange)
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup half & half cream
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- a few tablespoons of orange juice
- Zest one large navel orange, then cut the orange in half and juice the entire orange. Set zest and juice aside.
- In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix well.
- With a pastry cutter, cut in the cold cubed butter until it resembles a crumbly mixture.
- Add in the dried cranberries and mix.
- In a separate small bowl combine one beaten egg with ¼ cup orange juice, ¼ cup half & half cream, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined and a soft dough forms.
- Pour onto a floured surface and pat or use a rolling pin to form the dough into an 8 inch diameter circle.
- Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges and place on a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet.
- Bake on the center rack of the oven for 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Allow to cool a bit.
- Mix together approximately ⅓ cup of powdered sugar with a few tablespoons of orange juice (adding one tablespoon at a time) and stir to make a glaze.
- Drizzle orange glaze over the scones and serve.
Recipe by Sand and Sisal at https://www.sandandsisal.com/2014/12/cranberry-orange-scones.html
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