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Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones

Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones

Deliciously moist Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, English, Southern
Servings 8 scones
Calories 405 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • pastry blender
  • sharp knife
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold butter cubed
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs divided, use 1 for egg wash
  • 1 ½ tablespoon grated fresh orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • cup sweetened dried cranberries or Craisins
  • 3 tablespoon sliced almonds roughly broken
  • 2 tablespoon turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for optional glaze
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest for optional glaze
  • 2 tablespoon juice from orange for optional glaze

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet or two standard size, with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Using a pastry blender or 2 forks cut the butter into dry ingredients until it resembles cornmeal. Mix in cranberries until evenly distributed. Make a well in the center.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together sour cream, heavy cream, 1 egg, zest and vanilla. Add the wet to the dry ingredients. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until fully moistened.
  • Turn the dough out onto a nonstick lightly floured surface. Turn it a few times to coat with flour to help with the stickiness. Do not overwork the dough.
  • Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle that is about 1-inch thick. Use a sharp knife dipped in flour to cut into wedges. Place wedges on pan with at least 3 inches between.
  • Egg Wash: Beat together the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the top of each scone and sprinkle with almonds and turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with fresh whipped cream and orange marmalade.
  • Optional Glaze: In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, orange zest and fresh orange juice. Add juice 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Drizzle over the warm scones just before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 2gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 751IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cranberry-orange-sour-cream-scones, scones recipes
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