Description
Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones are a delightful treat that beautifully balances tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor, making them perfect for any time of day. These tender, flaky pastries are enriched with sour cream, which adds moisture and a subtle tang. Whip up a batch in just 30 minutes and enjoy them warm from the oven. Whether you’re serving them at brunch or savoring them during afternoon tea, these scones are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix the sour cream and orange zest until smooth; fold into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries without overmixing.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface, pat it into a circle about one inch thick, cut into wedges or rounds, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg