Cranberry Scones Recipe

Name: Cranberry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups flour; ½ cup sugar; ¼ cup cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into small pieces; ½ cup fresh cranberries, halved (can also use frozen); ½ cup low-fat buttermilk; ½ teaspoon orange rind, grated; 1 egg, lightly beaten; cooking spray; 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups flour
½ cup sugar
¼ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
½ cup fresh cranberries, halved (can also use frozen)
½ cup low-fat buttermilk
½ teaspoon orange rind, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
cooking spray
1 teaspoon powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Combine flour and the next 5 ingredients (flour through salt) in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal (a food processor works well here, too).
3
Add cranberries, tossing to coat.
4
Combine buttermilk, rind, and egg; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist (dough will be sticky).
5
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 5 times with floured hands.
6
Pat dough into a 7-inch circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
7
Cut the dough into 10 wedges, cutting into but not completely through dough.
8
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
9
Sift powdered sugar over scones; serve warm.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups flour, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup cornmeal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

Cranberry Scones

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