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a cranberry orange scone on a clear plate.
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Small Batch Cranberry Orange Scones

Make 4 delicious Cranberry Orange Scones in less than 25 minutes. These buttery scones, filled with tangy cranberries and sweet orange, are fresh and flavorful—better than anything from the store!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: British
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cranberry orange scones, cranberry scones, orange scones, scones
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Scones

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter (½ stick), cold and cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup 1% milk
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries

For the Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar -sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice
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Instructions

Make the Scones

  • Heat oven to 425° F (220° C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone liner.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir until well mixed.
  • Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender, fork, or your fingertips until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolk, orange juice, and orange zest. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Carefully fold in the cranberries, being gentle to avoid overmixing.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Shape it into a 5-inch circle, about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut the circle into four equal wedges and place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 13 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Make the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream, and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones and let it set before serving.

Notes

  • Read Through the Recipe First: Before you start, take a moment to read the entire recipe, including the Ingredient Notes and any process photos. This will give you a clear understanding of each step and help ensure your scones turn out perfectly. All the tips and details you need are right here in the post, so don’t skip over them!
  • Keep Ingredients Cold: Cold butter, egg, and milk are essential for flaky scones. The cold butter creates pockets of steam while baking, giving the scones their light, tender texture.
  • Handle the Dough Gently: Once you add the wet ingredients, mix just until the dough comes together. Overworking the dough can lead to dense, chewy scones instead of light and fluffy ones. Keep handling to a minimum for the best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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