Christmas Scones
Festive and flavorful, these cranberry orange scones are perfect for holiday mornings, offering a sweet-tart taste with a buttery, flaky texture that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature (typically 400°F or 200°C).
- Combine self-rising flour, sugar, baking soda, and grated orange peel in a mixing bowl.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add chopped cranberries to the mixture and stir to distribute evenly.
- Pour in buttermilk and vanilla, then gently mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a ball.
- On a floured surface, work each ball into a 6-inch circle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut each circle into 6 wedges to make 12 scones in total.
- Place the wedges on a non-stick baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
- Bake until lightly brown, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm with whipped cream and orange marmalade.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
504
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).