Description
These Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones are the ultimate breakfast or brunch treat. Soft, flaky, and bursting with cranberries and zesty orange flavor, they’re easy to make and pair beautifully with coffee or tea. Perfect for holidays or any day you crave something special.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ⅔ cup sweetened dried cranberries
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg (for dough)
- 1½ tablespoons grated fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Topping:
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, roughly broken
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (optional)
Optional Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add cold butter and cut into dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in dried cranberries.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk sour cream, heavy cream, egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Shape Dough: Turn onto a floured surface, knead gently, and shape into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Prepare for Baking: Place wedges on baking sheet, spacing them apart. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with almonds and turbinado sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 20–22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Optional Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Drizzle over scones before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter and dairy are cold for flaky texture.
- Avoid overmixing dough to keep scones tender.
- Substitute dried cranberries with fresh or frozen cranberries for a tart flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American