For best results, ensure your butter is very cold. Freezing it before grating helps create a flakier scone. Don't overmix the dough! Overmixing develops the gluten, resulting in a tough scone. If the dough seems too dry, add orange juice one tablespoon at a time until it comes together. These scones are delicious served with clotted cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Favorite Orange-Cranberry Scones
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS6
Elevate your brunch game with these delightful scones! Bursting with bright citrus notes and tart cranberries, these scones are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a tender crumb and a satisfyingly crisp exterior.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate55 g
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Cholesterol60 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium264 mg
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Sugar27 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, orange zest, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. (3 minutes)
03
StepGrate frozen butter into dry ingredients using a box grater. Toss to combine, ensuring butter is evenly distributed and mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)
04
StepStir in cranberries. (1 minute)
05
StepIn a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. (2 minutes)
06
StepPour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay. (3 minutes)
07
StepTurn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a 10-inch circular mound. Press down gently to about 3/4-inch thickness. (2 minutes)
08
StepSprinkle top of the dough evenly with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. (1 minute)
09
StepUsing a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut circle into 8 triangles. Carefully transfer triangles to prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. (3 minutes)
10
StepBake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly on baking sheet before serving warm or at room temperature.
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Summer Kautzer
Jul 2, 2025Freezing the butter is key! It makes such a difference in the texture.
Donna Macgyver
Jul 1, 2025I substituted lemon zest for the orange zest, and it was still fantastic!
Joanny Jacobi
Jul 1, 2025These are so much better than store-bought scones. Thank you!
Gaston Ferry
Jul 1, 2025These scones are amazing! The orange and cranberry combination is perfect.
Jessy Ebert
Jul 1, 2025Can I use fresh cranberries instead of dried?
Vickie Windler
Jul 1, 2025I love how easy these are to make. They're always a hit!
Brett Cummings
Jul 1, 2025These are now my go-to scone recipe!
Hank Osinski
Jul 1, 2025My scones didn't rise as much as I expected. Any tips?
Howell Mcclure
Jul 1, 2025The dough was a little dry. Should I add more orange juice?
Christian Fay
Jun 30, 2025I added a glaze made with orange juice and powdered sugar. It was delicious!