cranberry scones with lemon glaze

Blue Eye, AR
Updated on Nov 12, 2013

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt.
  • Step 3
    Add butter, cut into 1 inch cubes, and mix with hands, just until large, coarse crumbs form.
  • Step 4
    Add cranberries and hazelnuts. Mix gently.
  • Step 5
    In a small bowl, mix 2 of the eggs and milk with a fork; add to flour mixture.
  • Step 6
    Mix with a large fork or spoon just until mixed through-do not beat or mix too much, or the scones will become tough.
  • Step 7
    Allow the dough to rest in bowl for about 10 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Step 9
    Transfer 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.
  • Step 10
    Using a floured spatula, gently transfer each piece onto prepared pan, making sure they do not touch.
  • Step 11
    Make egg wash with the remaining egg and cream or milk. Brush on top of each scone.
  • Step 12
    Bake 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped with your finger.
  • Step 13
    Remove to cooling rack to cool.
  • Step 14
    n a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make glaze. Drizzle on warm scones.

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Category: Biscuits
Method: Bake
Culture: UK/Ireland
Ingredient: Flour

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