Cranberry Scones Recipe ππ₯
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 16 scones
Calories: 179.4 per serving
Description:
These delightful Cranberry Scones are perfect for any occasion, but especially lovely during the Christmas season. Serve them warm with a generous spread of butter for a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup butter (for brushing)
- Icing sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). |
| 2 | In a small bowl, beat buttermilk and egg together, then set aside. |
| 3 | In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. |
| 4 | Cut in 1 cup of butter until the mixture resembles small peas. |
| 5 | Mix in dried cranberries, sugar, and orange zest. |
| 6 | Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. |
| 7 | Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a large ball. |
| 8 | Knead the dough about 10 times, then pat it into two circles about 1 inch thick. |
| 9 | Place the circles on an ungreased cookie sheet. For buffet-sized scones, score each circle into 8 wedges; for regular-sized scones, score each circle into 4 wedges. |
| 10 | Bake the scones for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown. |
| 11 | While the scones are still warm, brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with icing sugar. |
Diana#2’s Christmas Gift Idea:
Diana#2 shared a brilliant idea for Christmas gifts using these Cranberry Scones! She suggests packaging them in gift bottles, accompanied by her detailed instructions and a lovely photo. It’s a thoughtful and delicious way to spread holiday cheer to friends and loved ones.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 179.4
- Fat: 7.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 29.2mg
- Sodium: 276.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.1g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 8.9g
- Protein: 3.1g
These Cranberry Scones are not only delicious but also easy to make, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even as gifts for the holiday season. Enjoy the warm, buttery goodness with each bite!
