QUICK CRANBERRY SCONES

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Being an Anglophile, I've tried lots of scone recipes over the years, but this is my all-time favorite. It was given to me by a hotel chef in Los Angeles and bakes into batches of lovely Christmas gifts for friends and family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried currants

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and cream ; stir into crumb mixture just until blended. Stir in cranberries. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently four times., Shape dough into a ball; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Pat until an 8-in. circle. With a sharp knife, score the dough into eight wedges (do not separate). , Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Break into wedges. Serve warm.

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Riply Sus
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Mike Nichols
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Brett Manning
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These scones are so moist and fluffy. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Jk Jahid Hasan
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I love the tartness of the cranberries in these scones. They're the perfect balance to the sweetness of the scone.


Lynno
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These scones were really easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Lexseen M
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I still enjoyed these scones. The scone itself was very moist and flavorful.


Phillip Mckenzie
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These scones were too sweet for my liking. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar.


hazhar karabachi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.


m yasin
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Arthur Mcelyea
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I wasn't sure how these scones would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were so light and fluffy, and the cranberries added a nice tartness.


Md. Fahim Digital Marketer
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These scones were easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Roman Parks
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Choi Yeji
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These scones are delicious! The cranberries give them a nice tart flavor and the scones are so moist and fluffy.


ikram raza
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


pureheart Joseph
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These scones were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the tartness of the cranberries was the perfect balance to the sweetness of the scone.