Cranberry Orange Scones with Spiced Glaze

Cranberry Orange Scones with Spiced Glaze ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 cup Cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 0.75 cup Dried cranberries
• 1 tbsp Orange zest (from 1 large orange)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream, cold
• 1 whole Large egg yolk
• 1 whole Large egg
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp Fresh orange juice
• 0.125 tsp Ground cinnamon

How to make Cranberry Orange Scones with Spiced Glaze

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined.
3. Add 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
4. Stir in 3/4 cup dried cranberries and 1 tablespoon orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup cold heavy cream and 1 large egg yolk. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
6. Gently mix with a fork or your hands until a shaggy dough forms and most of the flour is incorporated. Do not overmix, as this can make the scones tough.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 2-3 times until it just comes together, then pat it into a 7-inch round, about 1-inch thick.
8. Using a sharp knife or a bench scraper, cut the round into 8 equal wedges. Carefully transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
9. In a small bowl, whisk 1 large egg for an egg wash. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash for a golden finish.
10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. While the scones bake, prepare the Spiced Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (start with 2 and add more if needed for desired consistency), and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon until smooth.
12. Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes. While still warm, drizzle generously with the Spiced Glaze.
13. Serve the Cranberry Orange Scones warm or at room temperature. They are best enjoyed the day they are baked.

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