Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange zest.
- With clean hands, or using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk and stir with a fork until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the cranberries. Lightly flour your hands and press dough into a ball.
- Sprinkle work surface with a little all purpose flour and knead dough 6 to 8 times.
- Pat dough into a ten inch circle and cut into wedges using a pastry cutter, sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
- Separate wedges and place on prepared baking sheet. Brush with lightly beaten egg.
- Bake in 425°F for 13 to 16 minutes. Move to wire cooling rack and cool for a few minutes before glazing.
- For glaze: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice and 2 teaspoons of orange zest. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or orange juice as needed. Drizzle glaze on top of each scone.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, allow scones to rest a few minutes before serving. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days or refrigerated for a week.
