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Golden brown cranberry orange scones on a baking sheet sprinkled with sugar
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Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup full -fat sour cream, cold
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
  • Incorporate the cold butter cubes into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized butter fragments.
  • Stir in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula until a shaggy dough forms; avoid overworking the gluten.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch disk, approximately 1 inch thick.
  • Cut the disk into 8 equal wedges using a sharp knife or bench scraper.
  • Arrange the wedges on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each piece.
  • Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.