Favorite Orange-Cranberry Scones

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My co-workers love these orange-cranberry muffins and requested them first for our annual bake sale at work. I've gotten requests from friends to bring these when visiting or for parties.

Submitted by Sue Carey-Bradley
Published on April 4, 2008
orange cranberry scones on plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 scones
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 large orange, zested

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ cup frozen unsalted butter

  • ¾ cup dried cranberries

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 large egg

  • 3 tablespoons orange juice, or more as needed

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, orange zest, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Grate frozen butter into dry ingredients using a box grater. Combine well, incorporating butter into dry ingredients until it looks like a coarse crumble. Stir in cranberries until combined.

  3. Combine sour cream, egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl. Mix until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients and combine until dough just holds together and there are no dry ingredients at bottom of bowl; do not overmix.

  4. Turn out dough and form into a 10-inch circular mound, pressing flat to about 3/4-inch thickness, and sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Cut circle into 8 triangles and spread apart slightly on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

371 Calories
16g Fat
55g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 371
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 264mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 121mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.