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Easy Bakery-Style Flaky Cranberry Orange Scones with Zesty Glaze

Two flaky cranberry orange scones stacked, drizzled with a sweet white glaze and filled with dried cranberries.
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Make tender, flaky cranberry orange scones at home. This simple recipe uses fresh orange zest and a sweet orange glaze for a bright, buttery breakfast treat perfect for brunch or holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup dried or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. Stir in the cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup heavy cream and the egg. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork until just combined; do not overmix. The dough will be shaggy.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or press the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or square.
  7. Cut the dough into 8 wedges or squares. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. Brush the tops of the scones lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.
  9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown. Let the scones cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  10. While the scones cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the orange glaze over the slightly warm scones. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the flakiest results, keep your butter very cold before mixing it into the flour.
  • If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the dough.
  • You can make these scones ahead; store unglazed scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze them baked or unbaked for up to 3 months.

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