Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Super Moist Cranberry Scones, a heavenly treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with a tender, flaky texture. These scones are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, these scones are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Along with the classic Super Moist Cranberry Scones, the article also offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences and flavor inclinations. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Cranberry Scones provide a delicious alternative without compromising on taste or texture. For a burst of citrusy freshness, the Orange Cranberry Scones infuse the classic recipe with the vibrant flavors of orange zest and orange juice.
For those with a sweet tooth, the Cranberry White Chocolate Scones elevate the classic recipe with the addition of rich white chocolate chips, creating a decadent treat that is perfect for special occasions. And for a unique twist, the Cranberry Pistachio Scones introduce a nutty crunch and a subtle earthy flavor, making them a delightful departure from the traditional cranberry scone.
CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 55m
Yield 14 to 16 scones
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix 4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and orange zest. Add the cold butter and mix at the lowest speed until the butter is the size of peas. Combine the eggs and heavy cream and, with the mixer on low speed, slowly pour into the flour and butter mixture. Mix until just blended. The dough will look lumpy! Combine the dried cranberries and 1/4 cup of flour, add to the dough, and mix on low speed until blended.
- Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it into a ball. Flour your hands and a rolling pin and roll the dough 3/4-inch thick. You should see small bits of butter in the dough. Keep moving the dough on the floured board so it doesn't stick. Flour a 3-inch round plain or fluted cutter and cut circles of dough. Place the scones on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Collect the scraps neatly, roll them out, and cut more circles.
- Brush the tops of the scones with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are browned and the insides are fully baked. The scones will be firm to the touch. Allow the scones to cool for 15 minutes and then whisk together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice, and drizzle over the scones.
CRANBERRY SCONES
We used cranberries instead of currants in these traditional, crumbly British scones for an irresistible winter treat. Try them for breakfast or with afternoon tea.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2/3 cup half-and-half until just moistened. Gently fold in cranberries.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently, 5 to 10 times. Pat into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut into 8 wedges; place on a baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Brush tops with remaining tablespoon half-and-half; sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
SUPER MOIST CRANBERRY SCONES
Scones an be wonderful or horrible! The key is not to over mix! If you are in love with cranberries, you will go "boggers" over these!
Provided by Traci Howard
Categories Other Breads
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400? F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- 2. In a food processor*, combine the lemon zest, flour, ½ cup of sugar, baking powder and salt. Pulse briefly to blend. Add in the cold butter pieces and pulse again briefly until the mixture resembles coarse meal and the butter pieces are no larger than peas. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
- 3. In a small bowl, toss together the chopped cranberries and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Stir this into the flour-butter mixture.
- 4. In another small bowl or a liquid measuring cup, combine the egg, egg yolk and heavy cream; whisk to blend. Add the liquid ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until all the dry ingredients are moistened. Knead gently to be sure the dough is evenly mixed, being careful not to overwork the dough
- 5. Place a 2½- or 3-inch round biscuit cutter on the lined baking sheet. Scoop some of the dough inside the cutter and pat down gently to form a 1-inch thick round. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing the rounds 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheet.** Sprinkle lightly with additional sugar.
- 6. (To freeze before baking, flash freeze at this point. Place the baking sheet with the shaped scones into the freezer and chill until frozen. Transfer to a freezer-safe plastic bag and store until ready to bake.)
- 7. Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. (If baking from the freezer, add approximately 5 minutes to the original baking time.)
- 8. *Note: A food processor is not required for this recipe. You can achieve the same result using a stand mixer, a pastry blender, or even just two knives. I like the food processor because it is quick and easy, but all methods work equally well.
CRANBERRY SCONES
A quick basic scone recipe with traditional holiday ingredients...great treat for Christmas morning! Serve warm with butter and tea!
Provided by CRISTINA GOMEZ
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar; add to flour mixture along with orange peel and nuts. Mix lightly.
- In another bowl, beat together cream and egg; slowly pour into dry ingredients, mixing with rubber scraper until dough forms. Knead dough 4 or 5 times, being careful not to over handle. Divide dough in half. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Shape each half into a 6 inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place scones on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY SCONES
Packed with dried cranberries and orange zest, this scones recipe is perfect for entertaining and weekends. When making these remember this: use a soft, low protein all-purpose flour, use the coldest butter and cream possible, and don't over mix.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Time 30m
Yield Makes approximately 8 scones
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicon baking mat.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and the salt in a medium bowl. Combine cream, honey, and orange zest in a measuring jug. Stir until the honey is completely incorporated into the cream.
- Use a pastry blender to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal with a few small crumbles of butter the size of peas. (Or use a food processor). Stir in cranberries. Pour in the cream mixture and use a rubber spatula to mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Transfer the dough and all dry, floury bits to a lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough 3 to 5 times until it just comes together. Form into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 triangles, or use a biscuit cutter.
- Place scones onto the baking sheet, brush with extra cream and lightly sprinkle tops with coarse sugar. Bake until light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 scone, Calories 343, Protein 4 g, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 342 mg
CRANBERRY SCONES
"You can use any dried fruit for these tender scones, but my favorite is a mix of dried cranberries and golden raisins," says Della Dunsieth of New Castle, Pennsylvania. "Don't overmix or you'll have a hard, dense scone."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 scones.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine milk and 2 tablespoons beaten egg; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut into four wedges. Separate wedges and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with remaining egg; sprinkle with coarse sugar. , Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SIMPLE SCONES
Make a holiday breakfast -- or afternoon tea -- really special with these sweet bakery treats.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Grate butter into flour mixture on the large holes of a box grater; use your fingers to work in butter (mixture should resemble coarse meal), then stir in raisins.
- In a small bowl, whisk sour cream and egg until smooth.
- Using a fork, stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to press the dough against the bowl into a ball. (The dough will be sticky in places, and there may not seem to be enough liquid at first, but as you press, the dough will come together.)
- Place on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7- to 8-inch circle about 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp. of sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 triangles; place on a cookie sheet (preferably lined with parchment paper), about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 249.3 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
DRIED CRANBERRY SCONES
I go on vacation with my best friend to Michigan every July. Her cousin is allowed to come, too-but only if she brings her special cherry scones! I make them with cranberries for the holidays. Don't try to double this recipe. If you need more than 12, make two separate batches of dough. -Sherry Leonard, Whitsett, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in baking chips and cranberries., Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MOIST CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES
Make and share this Moist Cranberry Orange Scones recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TaterBug
Categories Scones
Time 45m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix 4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and orange zest. Add the cold butter and mix at the lowest speed until the butter is the size of peas. Combine the eggs and buttermilk and, with the mixer on low speed, slowly pour into the flour and butter mixture. Mix until just blended. The dough will look lumpy. Combine the dried cranberries and 1/4 cup of flour, add to the dough, and mix on low speed until blended.
- Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it into a ball. Flour your hands and a rolling pin and roll the dough 3/4-inch thick. You should see small bits of butter in the dough. Keep moving the dough on the floured board so it doesn't stick. Flour a 3-inch round plain or fluted cutter and cut circles of dough. Place the scones on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Collect the scraps neatly, roll them out, and cut more circles.
- Brush the tops of the scones with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are browned and the insides are fully baked. The scones will be firm to the touch. Allow the scones to cool for 15 minutes and then whisk together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice, and drizzle over the scones.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 123.1, Sodium 587.4, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 10.4, Protein 6.8
Tips for Baking Perfect Cranberry Scones:
- Use cold butter: This will help create flaky layers in the scones. - Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the scones tough. Mix just until the dough comes together. - Use fresh or frozen cranberries: Fresh cranberries are best, but frozen cranberries can be used as well. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using. - Toss the cranberries in sugar: This will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the scones. - Bake the scones in a hot oven: This will help them rise quickly and evenly. - Cool the scones on a wire rack: This will help prevent them from becoming soggy.Conclusion:
These cranberry scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist, flavorful, and have a tender crumb. With a few simple tips, you can bake perfect cranberry scones every time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give these cranberry scones a try. You won't be disappointed!
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