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Bakery-Style Flaky Cranberry Orange Scones with Sweet Glaze

Close-up of a freshly baked cranberry orange scone topped with white citrus glaze and dried cranberries.
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Make tender, buttery cranberry orange scones that rival your favorite coffee shop. This easy recipe focuses on achieving flaky layers and finishes with a bright, sweet orange glaze, perfect for brunch or breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  3. Stir in the orange zest and cranberries until they are evenly distributed.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork until just combined; do not overmix. The dough will be shaggy.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or square.
  6. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges or use a round cutter for individual scones. Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Brush the tops lightly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
  8. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  9. While the scones cool slightly, prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and orange juice together until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the orange glaze over the warm scones before serving.

Notes

  • Keep your butter and cream very cold; this is the secret to flaky scones.
  • If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the dough.
  • For a bakery look, brush the tops with cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking.

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