Favorite Orange-Cranberry Scones
Description
These easy orange-cranberry muffins, made with dried cranberries and sour cream, are sure to become an instant favorite at parties or get-togethers.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 large orange, zested
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup frozen unsalted butter
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3/4 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 large egg
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3 tablespoons orange juice, or more as needed
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, orange zest, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Grate frozen butter into dry ingredients using a box grater. Combine well, incorporating butter into dry ingredients until it looks like a coarse crumble. Stir in cranberries until combined.
3
Combine sour cream, egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl. Mix until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients and combine until dough just holds together and there are no dry ingredients at bottom of bowl; do not overmix.
4
Turn out dough and form into a 10-inch circular mound, pressing flat to about 3/4-inch thickness, and sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Cut circle into 8 triangles and spread apart slightly on the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.