Cranberry Orange Breakfast Scones with Vanilla Glaze

Ingredients

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Glaze:

- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of white granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.

3. Incorporate the Butter: Add the 1/2 cup of chilled, diced unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Mix in Fruits and Zest: Gently fold in the 1 cup of chopped fresh cranberries and 1 tablespoon of orange zest.

5. Add Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup of buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients.

6. Form the Dough: Stir until the dough begins to come together. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just until it holds together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

7. Shape the Scones: Pat the dough into a round about 1-inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut it into 8 wedges. Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.

9. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.

10. Glaze the Scones: Once the scones have cooled slightly, drizzle the vanilla glaze generously over the top. Serve warm for the best experience.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Breakfast

Keywords

Cranberry scones, Orange breakfast scones, Vanilla glaze, Oven-baked scones, Breakfast pastries, Cranberries and orange zest, Easy breakfast recipes, Homemade scones, Buttermilk scones, Gourmet breakfast

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,280 calories

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