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The Best Cranberry Orange Scones with Sweet Glaze

A stack of three fluffy cranberry orange scones drizzled generously with white vanilla glaze.
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Make tender, flaky scones bursting with fresh citrus and tart cranberries. This easy scone recipe includes a simple orange glaze for a bakery-style treat perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This keeps the scones flaky.
  4. Gently stir in the cranberries and orange zest until they are evenly distributed.
  5. Pour in the cold buttermilk all at once. Use a fork to mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will look shaggy.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or rectangle.
  7. Cut the dough into 8 wedges or use a round biscuit cutter to cut out the scones. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are close together for taller sides.
  8. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the scones are risen.
  10. While the scones cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice to create a thin glaze.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones before serving. These are best enjoyed the same day.

Notes

  • Keep all wet and dry ingredients cold. Cold butter creates steam pockets, which results in tall, fluffy scones.
  • For the tallest rise, gently fold the dough a few times instead of kneading it.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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