Sweet Cornmeal Cranberry Scones Recipe

Name: Sweet Cornmeal Cranberry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, plus flour for work surface; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground; 4 teaspoons baking powder; Pinch of salt; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, in pieces; 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup buttermilk; Preserves and creme fraiche (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, plus flour for work surface
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
4 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, in pieces
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
Preserves and creme fraiche (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Adjust rack to upper third of the oven.
3
Mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar in a food processor, and process to blend.
4
Add the butter and pulse until you have a uniformly crumbly mixture.
5
Transfer it to a bowl.
6
Lightly toss in the dried cranberries.
7
Lightly stir in the egg and buttermilk, using a fork or your fingertips.
8
The ingredients should be moistened just enough so they come together to form a ball of soft dough.
9
Pat the dough on a lightly floured board to a thickness of half an inch.
10
Cut it in two-and-a-half-inch rounds.
11
Gently re-form any scraps and cut a few additional rounds.
12
Put rounds on foil-covered baking sheets and bake until the biscuits are beginning to brown on top, about 15 minutes.
13
Remove from the oven, allow to cool briefly, then serve, or cool completely and warm just before serving.
14
If desired, serve with good preserves and creme fraiche.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, plus flour for work surface, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground, 4 teaspoons baking powder, Pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet Cornmeal 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.

Sweet Cornmeal Cranberry Scones

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