Description
A delightful fusion of tangy cranberries, sweet maple syrup, and refreshing orange zest, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in dried cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, maple syrup, and egg until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into wedges.
- Place dough wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Allow scones to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or clotted cream, and enjoy with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg