Fresh Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 1/2 cup sugar, plus extra for topping.
03 - 3 teaspoons baking powder.
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
05 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter.
06 - 1/2 cup fresh cranberries.
07 - 3/4 - 1 cup heavy cream.
08 - 1 tablespoon orange juice.
09 - 1 tablespoon orange zest.
10 - 1 cup confectioner's sugar (for glaze).
11 - 3-4 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze).
12 - 1 tablespoon orange zest (for glaze).

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
03 - Cut cold butter into small cubes and blend into flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs.
04 - Add cranberries, cream, orange juice, and zest. Stir until dough comes together.
05 - Turn dough onto floured surface, shape into 1-inch thick disc. Cut into 8 wedges.
06 - Place on baking sheet, brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
07 - Bake 20-25 minutes until edges are lightly brown.
08 - Let cool 5 minutes on sheet before moving to wire rack.
09 - Mix confectioner's sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.

# Notes:

01 - Can use frozen cranberries without thawing.
02 - Handle dough gently to prevent tough scones.
03 - Dough can be made ahead and chilled.
04 - Adjust glaze thickness as needed.

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