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Cranberry Scones Recipe
These are the most delicious scones I've ever had. Easy, and they come with lots of compliments.
| Prep time: 20 Minutes | English |
| Cook time: 25 Minutes | Servings: 8 scones |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 100g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 273 | |
| Calories from Fat 35 | 13% |
| Total Fat 4.0g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2.21g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium 84mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 54.58g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 29.91g | 20% |
| Protein 4.69g | 8% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup butter, chilled
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp orange rind, finely grated
- Butter-Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 T. butter, melted
- 2 T. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- In large mixing bowl sift together flour, sugar, powder, soda and salt
- Using a pastry blender cut in butter until mixture is the size of course crumbs
- . Add dried cranberries and orange rind and toss to coat.Make a well in the center and set aside.
- In small bowl blend egg and buttermilk, add all at once to the flour mixture.
- Mix just until moistened
- Turn dough onto floured work surface and knead 10-12 times
- Place dough onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Flatten dough into an 8 " ; circle
- Frequently dipping knife into flour, cut dough into 8 wedges
- Separate wedges by 1";. Bake 20-25 minutes
- Place baked scones on a cooling rack
- Let cool 5 minutes.
- Brush scones with glaze if desired
- To Make Glaze:
- Just mix together all ingredients for glazing
- and spread on scones after they cool.
