Cranberry Orange Scones with Orange Zest Glaze

Enjoy these tender cranberry orange scones topped with a sweet and tangy orange zest glaze, perfect for breakfast or tea time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the heavy cream and orange zest. Mix well.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
7. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a 1-inch thick disc.
8. Cut the disc into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
10. While the scones are baking, make the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
11. Once baked, let the scones cool slightly, then drizzle the orange zest glaze over the top.
12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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