Orange cranberry scones offer a pleasant blend of flavors, pairing the refreshing taste of orange with the slight tartness of cranberries. These scones are a great choice for breakfast or afternoon tea, providing a delightful treat that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
I was impressed that I was able to create such a fresh and tasty breakfast treat so quickly. Let’s face it, I usually go to the store and buy them premade. This time was different. I wanted to get into the Fall spirit and bake. The smell of baking in my kitchen is heavenly. Nothing makes my heart happier than making family memories together, especially around the dinner table enjoying the best scones I have had.
How to make Orange Cranberry Scones
Ingredients and supplies to make orange cranberry scones
Servings: 6 scones
Scones:
- 1/2 cup TruMoo Orange Scream Milk
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel Orange
Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon TruMoo Orange Scream Milk
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
Supplies
- Parchment paper
- (2) Mixing bowls
- Pastry blender or knives
- Cookie sheet
Simple steps to make delicious orange cranberry scones
To prepare scones:
- Heat oven to 425 F.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in eggs, then milk, cranberries, and orange peel.
- Then, roll dough onto lightly floured surface. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Pat dough into 8-inch round, about 3/4-inch thick.
- Cut into six wedges; carefully separate wedges and place on parchment-lined baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Next, bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden and crusty. Cool.
To prepare Orange Glaze:
- In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and milk until well blended. Cool scones slightly. Drizzle scones with glaze.
- Finally, sit back and enjoy!
What is your favorite Fall recipe to make with your family? Don’t forget to bake these and have the best Halloween-inspired breakfast yet!
Orange Cranberry Scones Recipe
An easy and delicious breakfast recipe! Make these orange cranberry scones for your next brunch event.
Ingredients
- Scones:
- * 1/2 cup TruMoo Orange Scream Milk
- * 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- * 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- * 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- * 2 teaspoons baking powder
- * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- * 4 tablespoons cold butter
- * 2 large eggs
- * 1 tablespoon grated orange peel Orange
- Glaze:
- * 1 tablespoon TruMoo Orange Scream Milk
- * 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Supplies
- Parchment paper
- (2) Mixing bowls
- Pastry blender or knives
- Cookie sheet
Instructions
Heat oven to 425 F.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in eggs, then milk, cranberries, and orange peel.
Then, roll dough onto lightly floured surface. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
Pat dough into 8-inch round, about 3/4-inch thick.
Cut into six wedges; carefully separate wedges and place on parchment-lined baking sheet about two inches apart.
Next, bake about 15 minutes until lightly golden and crusty. Cool.
To prepare Orange Glaze:
In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and milk until well blended. Cool scones slightly. Drizzle scones with glaze.
Finally, sit back and enjoy!
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