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starbucks cranberry orange scones recipe

Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 2 tbsp for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment. Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1 tbsp orange zest. Grate the frozen butter directly into the bowl and toss with your fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the dried cranberries and toss to coat. Whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla, pour into the dry ingredients, and fold together until just combined and no dry flour remains.
  3. Pat the dough on a floured surface into a 7-inch round, 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges, place on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart, and brush the tops with the remaining 2 tbsp heavy cream.
  4. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18 to 22 minutes, until the tops are light golden and the edges are set. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
  5. Whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and 1 tsp orange zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and serve with the glaze still glossy.

Notes

These scones are best on the day they're baked, but they hold up well for a few days stored in the fridge. If you plan to make them ahead, freezing the unbaked wedges is the better move, since the baked scone keeps its texture better when baked fresh than when refrigerated and reheated. The glaze thickens as it sits, so make it right before you need it.