Cranberry Orange Scones

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add a little flour to a clean surface.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.

Step 3

Using a pastry blender, or a fork, add butter and mix until crumbly.

Step 4

Add cranberries and orange zest, stir.

Step 5

Pour orange juice and half & half into bowl. With clean, cold hands, mix into the flour mixture until just combined. Add remaining juice squeezed from the orange, if more liquid is needed.

Step 6

Remove from bowl and knead about 8 times. Flatten out to about an inch or so and make a round disc like shape.

Step 7

Cut into 8 pieces. Place onto the parchment paper separating each scone a bit.

Step 8

Sprinkle sugar on top of each scone prior to baking.

Step 9

Bake for about 20 minutes or until browned.

Step 10

Remove from oven and once cooled a bit, drizzle with orange glaze and enjoy.

Step 11

In a small mixing bowl, stir powdered sugar and milk together. Add orange zest and stir. Drizzle over warm scones.