Cranberry Orange Scones 12 servings 30 min prep time 50 min total time Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Print Your Name* Your Email* Your Friend's Email* These cranberry orange scones are a fragrant and delicious treat to share. We love them as a quick breakfast or alongside an afternoon tea. IngredientsScones2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold Vermont Creamery Sea Salt Cultured Butter- 82% Butterfat cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 large egg, beaten Topping2 tablespoons buttermilk Coarse sugar, as desired Get Ingredients Directions STEP 1 Heat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. STEP 2 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in orange zest, 1/2 cup sugar, and cranberries. Stir together buttermilk and egg in small bowl. Stir into flour mixture until well combined. STEP 3 On a generously floured surface, spoon dough into a rough log. Using floured hands, pat dough into a 3-inch by 16-inch log, about 1-inch high. Using a bench knife or knife, cut log into 12 triangles about 2 1/2 inches at the top of each triangle. You may need to flour your knife between cuts. STEP 4 Carefully transfer scones to prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between them. Brush tops generously with buttermilk, then sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake 18-22 minutes or until edges are golden brown and feel set. STEP 5 Serve warm with additional Vermont Creamery Sea Salt butter. Related Recipes No Related Recipe Found