cranberry scones with lemon glaze
These are tender and pretty, and you can add nuts or any fruit that you'd like.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cold, unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries soaked in hot water 10 min.
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 3 - eggs, divided
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
How To Make cranberry scones with lemon glaze
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375.
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Step 2In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt.
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Step 3Add butter, cut into 1 inch cubes, and mix with hands, just until large, coarse crumbs form.
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Step 4Add cranberries and hazelnuts. Mix gently.
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Step 5In a small bowl, mix 2 of the eggs and milk with a fork; add to flour mixture.
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Step 6Mix with a large fork or spoon just until mixed through-do not beat or mix too much, or the scones will become tough.
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Step 7Allow the dough to rest in bowl for about 10 minutes.
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Step 8Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Step 9Transfer dough onto a lighly-floured surface and pat into a circle, about 1 inch thick, gently with hands. Cut with a sharp, floured knife in half. Then cut each half into 4 sections.
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Step 10Using a floured spatula, gently transfer each piece onto prepared pan, making sure they do not touch.
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Step 11Make egg wash with the remaining egg and cream or milk. Brush on top of each scone.
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Step 12Bake 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped with your finger.
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Step 13Remove to cooling rack to cool.
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Step 14n a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make glaze. Drizzle on warm scones.
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