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Bakery-Style Cranberry Orange Scones with Zesty Orange Glaze: Easy & Flaky Recipe

Two flaky cranberry orange scones drizzled with white glaze, stacked slightly on a white plate near a window.
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Make tender, flaky cranberry orange scones at home. This easy recipe uses fresh orange zest and a sweet glaze for a perfect sweet and tangy flavor, ideal for holiday brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1 cup dried or frozen cranberries
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. Stir in the orange zest and cranberries until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour in the cold buttermilk all at once. Use a fork to mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will be shaggy.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3 or 4 times until it holds together. Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle.
  7. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges, like a pizza. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the scones lightly with the wash.
  9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the scones cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Add more juice, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled scones. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the flakiest texture, keep your butter and buttermilk very cold before mixing.
  • If you use frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the dough.
  • You can make these scones ahead; store unglazed scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

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