Cranberry-Orange Buttermilk Scones Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Orange Buttermilk Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup cold butter or 3/4 cup margarine; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup cold butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
2
Cut in butter till crumbly.
3
Stir in buttermilk gently until just combined.
4
Fold in cranberries and orange peel.
5
Turn onto a floured surface and divide into two balls.
6
Pat each ball into a six inch circle and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
7
Cut each into six wedges, leaving them together on the pan.
8
Brush with milk, then sprinkle on the sugar combined with the cinnamon.
9
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
10
You can also cut them into circles with a round cookie cutter, but the baking time will be less if you place them on the baking sheet not touching each other.

1140

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Orange Buttermilk 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.

Cranberry-Orange Buttermilk Scones

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