Cranberry-Tangerine Scones Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Tangerine Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons grated tangerine peel; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 3 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons raw sugar*

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated tangerine peel
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice
1 large egg
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons raw sugar*

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Whisk flour, 1/3 cup sugar, peel, baking powder, and salt in bowl to blend.
4
Add 1/2 cup chilled butter.
5
Using fingertips, rub in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6
Mix in cranberries.
7
Whisk creme fraiche, tangerine juice, and egg in medium bowl to blend.
8
Gradually add to flour mixture, using fork to toss until moist clumps form.
9
Knead dough briefly on lightly floured surface until smooth.
10
Pat dough into 8-inch round.
11
Cut into 8 equal wedges.
12
Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing apart.
13
Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with raw sugar.
14
Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
15
Serve warm or at room temperature.
16
(Can be made up to 1 month ahead.
17
Cool completely.
18
Wrap in aluminum foil; freeze.
19
Serve at room temperature.)
20
Also called turbinado or demerara sugar; available at natural foods stores and most supermarkets.

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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: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons grated tangerine peel, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Tangerine 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-Tangerine Scones

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