Here’s an easy scone recipe that we’re always whipping up in the Apron Strings kitchen. These warm, satisfying treats make a perfect brunch item, but with a little ice cream they’d make a tasty dessert as well.
Ingredients
2/3 cup buttermilk or yogurt
1 egg
3 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
8 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tsp orange zest
Fresh Cranberry-Orange Scones
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix buttermilk/yogurt with beaten egg.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel and salt in food processor or mixing bowl until mixture is the texture of oatmeal. Add buttermilk/yogurt-egg mixture and mix until mixture holds together. Remove from food processor or mixing bowl and lightly knead in dried cranberries, just until incorporated.
Form dough into an 8″ circle. Cut into 8 wedges, and transfer onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until scones are golden brown and fragrant.
Makes 8 scones.