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Orange Cranberry Scones

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Breakfast
Orange Cranberry Scones
Ingredients
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large orange, zested and juiced, divided
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, or more to taste
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, or more to taste
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating your oven to a high temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or 200 degrees Celsius, for optimal results.
2
Next, combine a selection of dry ingredients - including flour, butter, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest - in the bowl of a food processor. Utilize the processor's pulse function to break down the butter into small, pea-sized pieces.
3
Gradually add buttermilk and half of the available orange juice to the processor, continuing to run it until the dough becomes sticky and all the flour is absorbed.
4
Mix in dried cranberries to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Reserve the remaining orange juice for a subsequent step, as it will be used to create a glaze.
5
Roll out the dough on a lightly dusted surface to achieve a thickness of approximately 1 inch. Cut the dough into 12 triangular shapes using a knife, or use a biscuit cutter to create round scones. Arrange the cut-out dough on a baking sheet.
6
Bake the scones in the preheated oven until they are golden brown, taking around 15 minutes to achieve this.
7
While the scones are baking, combine the reserved orange juice with 1 cup of powdered sugar to create a glaze. Stir the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency, adding more powdered sugar as needed to achieve the perfect balance.
8
Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a plate. Drizzle the scones with the orange glaze, completing the final touch for this delicious treat.