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Cranberry Orange Scones

Here's how you make Cranberry Orange Scones
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 -3 tablespoons orange juice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  • Step 2: Mix together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  • Step 3: Stir in cranberries and orange peel.

  • Step 4: In a small bowl, mix buttermilk and egg; add to dry ingredients all at once, stirring until mixture is just moistened.

  • Step 5: On a floured board, knead gently a few times, but not too much.

  • Step 6: Form into a patty on an ungreased cookie sheet; cut into 8 wedges with a knife but do not move it.

  • Step 7: Bake at 400 degrees F.

  • Step 8: For 15-25 minutes or until light golden.

  • Step 9: Mix together powdered sugar and orange juice into a glaze; drizzle over scones.

  • Step 10: Separate scones and serve warm.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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