Classic Cranberry Orange Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour(paid link)
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar(paid link)
• 2 tsp baking powder(paid link)
• ¼ tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter(paid link)
• ½ cup dried cranberries(paid link)
• 1 tbsp orange zest(paid link)
• ⅔ cup heavy cream(paid link)
• 1 large egg(paid link)
• 1 tbsp milk(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Cut the cold butter into small cubes. Add the butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg.

6. 6

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick round.

8. 8

   Cut the round into 8 equal wedges. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet.

9. 9

   Brush the tops of the scones with milk.

10. 10

    Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

    15 min

11. 11

    Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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