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Orange, Cranberry Cream Scones

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
Delightful scones infused with orange zest and dried cranberries, perfect for breakfast or tea time.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 280 g all purpose flour
  • 15 g baking powder
  • 40 g sugar
  • 3 g salt

Add-ins

  • 80 g dried cranberries, diced
  • zest of 1 orange orange zest
  • 70 g unsalted butter, cold and cubed (at least 83% butter fat)
  • 200 - 220 ml cold heavy/whipping cream (35% - 38% butter fat)

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients and orange zest in a large bowl.
  • Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in cranberries, then add cream and mix until dough forms.
  • Gently knead dough, then shape into a 3-4 cm thick disc and cut into 8 wedges.
  • Arrange scones on a baking sheet, space 3 cm apart, and bake at 220°C for 12-15 minutes until golden.

Notes

For best results, do not overwork the dough to keep scones tender.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: scones