Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones - melissassouthernstylekitchen.com (2024)

These made from scratch Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones recipe will make the perfect addition to your breakfast, brunch or tea time menu. Freshly grated orange zest adds a bright citrus flavor to the buttery dough, and the sweet cranberries add texture. Serve them with or without the glaze, for a sweet treat alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

Easy Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones Recipe

Scones to me, are a cross between aSouthern biscuitand a sweet bread. The first time I had asconeat tea time as a girl, I was hooked. They’re like a delicious sweet biscuit, topped with marmalade and freshly whipped cream. I remember thinking scones were one of the most delicious treats I had ever had, and they paired perfectly with a cup of hot tea. The rest is history. Often scones are baked in the shape of a circle, scored before baking and then cut into wedges like a piece of pie. Just like our Southern biscuits, they can also be cut into rounds or made like adrop biscuit, if preferred. Whether you’re planning a special holiday event or casual gathering with friends, include these homemade scones on the menu. How to make Cranberry Orange Scones: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet or two standard size, with parchment paper. Set aside
• Dry Ingredients – Whisk together the flour, sugar baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Butter – Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles cornmeal.
• Cranberries – Mix in the cranberries until evenly distributed. Make a well in the center.
• Wet Ingredients – Whisk together sour cream, heavy cream, 1 egg, zest and vanilla.
• Combine – Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Gradually mix together until fully moistened.
• Pat Dough into a Circle – Turn the dough out onto a non stick lightly floured surface. Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle about 1-inch thick.
• Cut into Wedges – Use a sharp knife dipped in flour to cut into wedges.
• Egg Wash – Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with almonds and turbinado sugar.
• Oven – Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with fresh whipped cream and orange marmalade.
• Glaze – Mix together the powdered sugar, orange zest and fresh orange juice. Drizzle over the warm scones just before serving, if desired.

How to Make the BEST Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Cranberry Orange Scones: All purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cold butter, sour cream, heavy cream, largeeggs, orange zest, pure vanilla extract, dried cranberries or Craisins, sliced almonds, turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)
• Key ingredients for the Orange Glaze: Powdered sugar, orange zest and orange juice.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Medium bowl, pastry blender, measuring cups and spoons, sheet pan, sharp knife, pastry brush and zester.
• How are scones different from Southern biscuits? OurSouthern buttermilk biscuitsare typically served savory. There are exceptions to this rule, of course. Scones on the other hand are usually sweeter with mix-ins such as fruit and fresh berries and sometimes glazed as well. Again, there are always exceptions. These homemade cranberry orange scones are slightly sweet and glazed. If you love the scones at Starbucks you’ll love making these at home.
• Scones are best eaten fresh the day they’re baked. If you’d like to freeze the scones before baking, place them separately onto a sheet pan and allow them time to freeze solid. Once frozen,place wedges into a freezer bag and keep for up to 1 month. Brush the scones with the egg wash just before baking.
• Can I bake frozen scones? Yes, you can. Bake from frozen brushed with egg wash just before baking. They will take longer to bake so allow an extra 5-10 minutes and adjust the time accordingly.
• Please note, thesesconesdough will spread while baking. Place the wedges at least 2-3 inches apart on the baking pan to prevent them from sticking together.
• Scones, by their very nature, have a slightly crumbly texture. That said, when working with fresh dough, It’s important not to overwork the dough. Doing so and the scones or Southernbiscuitsfor that matter, will be dry and tough. Mix the ingredients together until just fully combined for the best result.
• How do you serve scones? Scones are served with or without toppings such aslemon curd, whipped cream or jam are just a few delicious options.
• For a savory mini scones appetizer: Cut the homemade scones dough using a 1 inch round cutter. Bake them per the recipe, decreasing the time to adjust for the smaller size. Serve them as an appetizer stuffed withham. To add a condiment, mix one tablespoon of Dijon mustard per 1/2 cup of orange marmalade, to spread onto the ham.
• Store Cranberry Orange Scones in an airtight container at room temperature or chilled for up to 2 days.

More Scones Recipes to Make

• These Brown Sugar Pecan Scones are a bonafide treat.
• Savory Bacon and Cheddar Scones are delicious slathered with pineapple butter or stuffed with eggs.
• Caramel Apple Scones are filled with fall flavors that you can enjoy year-round.
• Blueberry Sour Cream Scones are simply delightful.
• Chocolate Chip Scones are studded with a generous amount of chocolate chips.
• Homemade Peach Scones are a must-make during peach season.
• For those moments that you only need a small batch of scones, this recipe forSmall Batch Lemon Sconesfrom Dessert for Two, just may fit the bill.

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