Perhaps that’s overstating a bit … but only a bit! Okay, okay, what we are trying to tell you is that there were no scones at the Tobermory Bakery. It’s a sad tale of bright-eyed hopes being dashed on the jagged coronavirus rocks of outrageous fortune. That said, an orange glaze really makes the scones pop and cuts the tartness of the cranberries.Īnd making one is so easy! You’ll simply whisk together a little orange juice, zest, vanilla, and powdered sugar.This is not an ordinary post! It is an extraordinary post for extraordinary times. Personally, I love these scones as is! And don’t feel a glaze is mandatory. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown!Īs the scones bake, you can decide whether or not you want to make a glaze. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.Once you have your disc, cut into 8 triangles and place on the baking sheet. Be patient! This will take a little elbow grease. Pour dough out onto a lightly floured surface and work into a disc.Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, add cranberries, and mix until a shaggy dough has been created. In a small bowl whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and extracts.Work in the cold butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients.If you try either, let us know how it goes in the comment section!
Unlike many scone recipes that call for you to preheat the oven to 400 degrees, this recipe will bake at 425! The slightly higher baking temperature gives the scones a rich golden brown color and ensures they’re fully baked in about 20 minutes! Be sure to place the baking pan on the middle baking rack, and as always, keep an eye as they bake.Īlthough I tested these with all-purpose flour, I think a GF cup for cup flour substitute would work well! I’ve had good experience with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and have heard good things about this Cup for Cup Gluten Free Flour. Yes, TABLESPOON! This ensures TALL and tender scones! Baking powder should not be substituted for baking soda! This recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of baking powder. This includes your eggs, cream, and even your dry ingredients and flour mixture! The colder your ingredients are, the flakier your scones will be! Sometimes I’ll even grate my butter into the dough using the coarse side of a cheese grater! In addition, I recommend keeping all of your other ingredients chilled until they’re needed. In terms of how you work the butter into the dough, you have options! You can use two forks, a pastry cutter, or your hands! This reducing the risk of the butter softening too much as it’s worked into the dough. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, when it comes to making flaky scones, cold butter is your best friend!Īnd when I say cold, I mean COLD!!! No room temperature butter will do! I actually suggest you pop your butter in the freezer for about 15 to 20 minutes before you plan on working it into the scone dough.
Or just make one of my other scone recipes! I have a ton! That said, if you’re going to go ahead and use dried cranberries (because I know someone will lol), I would suggest soaking them in some hot water for 15 minutes or so to rehydrate the fruit a bit. They don’t omit very much juice or flavor, and when I found the scones I tested with the dried variety very flat and boring. I promise a house tour is coming SOON… I can’t wait to show you the kitchen and my new workspace.īut for now, how about some cranberry orange scones? AKA the very first recipe I baked in our new oven! They’re rustic, buttery, and loaded with flavor! The perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea! Choosing the right Cranberries…įor this recipe, you may use fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries! But I don’t recommend using dried cranberries. Guess what? We finally moved into our new home! It took almost 2 years to get it to this point… but we couldn’t be happier. And one of my favorite scone recipes to make during the holiday season! Cranberry Orange Scones are loaded with vibrant orange flavor, fresh cranberries, and topped with a sweet orange glaze! These are so festive and perfect for breakfast or brunch.