Cranberry Orange Scones Easy Scone Recipe 2

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.

3. Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

4. Gently fold in the dried cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the mixture.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg until well combined.

6. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the cream mixture into it. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir the mixture until it starts to come together.

7. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it holds together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

8. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.

9. Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each wedge. Brush the tops with a little heavy cream to help them achieve a golden brown color while baking.

10. Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.