Orange Cranberry Scones Glaze (Printable)

Tender, buttery scones filled with cranberries and bright orange, finished with a sweet citrus glaze.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup dried cranberries

→ Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
13 - 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
03 - Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingertips to blend it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients.
05 - Gently fold in the cranberries using a fork until the dough just begins to come together, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle approximately 7 to 8 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
07 - Slice the dough into 8 equal wedges and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
08 - Lightly brush the tops of the wedges with extra heavy cream.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.
10 - Whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the slightly cooled scones.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's like sharing a secret that breakfast can be both simple and irresistibly flavorful
  • The balance of tart cranberries and sweet orange glaze made it an instant favorite in my kitchen
02 -
  • Keep the butter cold and work quickly to get those flaky layers that make scones special
  • Lightly flouring the cranberries helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the dough
03 -
  • Using cold butter straight from the fridge is the biggest secret behind flaky layers
  • The glaze made with fresh orange juice and zest gives these scones their signature brightness that truly makes all the difference

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