Cassie's Cranberry Orange Scones
Crispy outside, tender flaky inside, and incredible orange and cranberry flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup butter frozen, grated
- 2 tsp orange peel zested
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Topping
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Glaze
- 2-3 tbsp orange juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; cut in butter.
- Stir in the buttermilk just until combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and orange peel.
- Turn onto a floured surface; divide dough in half.
- Shape each portion into a ball and pat into a 6 inch circle.
- Cut each circle into six wedges, place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Brush with milk.
- Combine the cinnamon and 2 tbsp sugar; sprinkle over the scones.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While scones are cooling, combine orange juice and powdered sugar.
- Stir until you have a smooth glaze; drizzle over the tops of the scones.
- Enjoy! These disappear quickly, but if you have any left, store them in an air-tight container for 2-3 days.