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

These cranberry orange scones are buttery, flaky, and filled with fresh orange zest and tart cranberries. Baked in about 15 minutes and finished with a sweet orange glaze, they’re a small batch treat that’s simple and delicious.
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 scones
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 cold salted butter (½ stick) 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 bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender, fork, or fingertips until crumbly.
  • In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg yolk, orange juice, and zest. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Gently fold in cranberries.
  • Place dough on a floured surface, knead lightly, and shape into a 5-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut into 4 wedges. Arrange wedges on the baking sheet and bake for 13 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Glaze

  • Whisk powdered sugar, cream, and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones and let set.

Notes

  • Read the Recipe First: Review the ingredient notes and steps before starting. This helps the process go smoothly.
  • Keep Ingredients Cold: Use cold butter, milk, and egg. Cold butter creates steam while baking, making scones light and flaky.
  • Mix Gently: Stir only until the dough comes together. Overmixing can make scones dense instead of tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone | 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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