Merry Cranberry-Nut Yeast Scones Recipe

Name: Merry Cranberry-Nut Yeast Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup warm water (100u00b0 to 110u00b0); 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons sugar; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; Jelly (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup warm water (100u00b0 to 110u00b0)
2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Jelly (optional)

1
Stir together first 3 ingredients in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2
Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until crumbly. Gradually add yeast mixture and buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in cranberries and chopped walnuts. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 48 hours.
3
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. Pat to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a 2-inch round cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets.
4
Bake at 450u00b0 for 10 minutes or until golden. Serve hot with Mock Devonshire Cream and, if desired, jelly.
5
NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used Ocean Spray Craisins for sweetened dried cranberries.

1469

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1/4 cup warm water (100u00b0 to 110u00b0), 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast, 2 teaspoons sugar, 5 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Merry Cranberry-Nut Yeast 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.

Merry Cranberry-Nut Yeast Scones

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