Description
These Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The tender scone base is studded with dried cranberries and orange zest, making them a perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch spread.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large orange
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Optional coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients. Cut in cold butter, then add cranberries. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix gently.
- Shape and bake: Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a round, cut into wedges, and place on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and bake for 16–20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- For fresh cranberries, chop and adjust sugar for tartness.
- Serve with clotted cream or orange glaze for a special touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
