Description
Delight in these tender and flaky cranberry orange sour cream scones, bursting with sweet cranberries and a hint of citrus. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Scones:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs, divided (1 for egg wash)
- 1 ½ tbsp grated fresh orange zest
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup sweetened dried cranberries (or Craisins)
- 3 tbsp sliced almonds, roughly broken
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)
For the Optional Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the Butter: Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the dried cranberries.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, heavy cream, 1 egg, grated orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until the dough is fully moistened.
- Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch circle, about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet with at least 3 inches of space between each.
- Egg Wash and Topping: Brush the egg wash over the top of each scone. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and turbinado sugar.
- Bake the Scones: Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Add the Optional Orange Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, orange zest, and fresh orange juice. Drizzle over warm scones just before serving.
Notes
For best results, keep the butter cold while making the scones to ensure a flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg