Cranberry-Orange Scones with Walnuts
This recipe for cranberry-orange scones with walnuts can be made ahead but they should be warmed in the oven to maintain their shortbread-like texture.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; stir in orange zest. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until butter is pea-sized. Stir in cranberries and walnuts.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat ½ cup cream and egg together in a small bowl until well mixed; add to flour mixture. Stir with a spoon, or by hand, until just combined and dough comes together.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Divide dough in half; form into two ¾-inch thick circles. Cut each circle in half; cut each half into 3 triangular-shaped scones. Place scones on the prepared baking sheet; brush with remaining 2 tablespoons heavy cream.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to brown slightly, 13 to 15 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Meanwhile, whisk confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and orange extract together in a small bowl until completely combined. Drizzle glaze over scones; serve warm.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)