Buttermilk Cranberry Scones Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Cranberry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup buttermilk or yogurt, plain; 1 large eggs; 3 cups flour, all-purpose; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 stick butter, unsalted cold, cut up; 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen; 1/2 cup sugar granulated; 1 teaspoon orange zest grated; 1 tablespoon butter room temp

Servings: persons

⅔ cup buttermilk or yogurt, plain
1 large eggs
3 cups flour, all-purpose
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter, unsalted cold, cut up
1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
1/2 cup sugar granulated
1 teaspoon orange zest grated
1 tablespoon butter room temp

1
Heat oven to 375F (190C).
2
Measure buttermilk in 2 cup glass measure, beat in egg with fork.
3
Put flour, baking powder, soda and salt into a large bowl.
4
Stir to mix well.
5
Add 8 tablespoons butter and cut in with a pastry blender or rub in with your fingers, until mixture looks like fine granules.
6
Add cranberries, sugar, and orange peel: toss lightly to distribute evenly.
7
Add buttermilk mixture.
8
Stir with a fork until a soft dough forms.
9
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured board and give 5 to 6 kneads, just until well mixed.
10
Form dough into a ball, cut into 8 wedges.
11
Form each wedge into a ball and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
12
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until medium brown.
13
Remove to wire rack.
14
Brush with the 1 tablespoon of soft butter.
15
Let cool, uncovered, at least 1 hour before serving.
16
Serve with jams, jellies and/or plain or lemon yogurt.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup buttermilk or yogurt, plain, 1 large eggs, 3 cups flour, all-purpose, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Cranberry Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Cranberry Scones

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