cranberry orange ginger scones

Name: Cranberry Orange Ginger Scones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 4 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) dried orange peel (very fine) or 4 teaspoon(s) fresh zested orange peel; 1 1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) very finely chopped candied ginger (do not try to use just dried ginger as it will not work the same); 2 cup(s) whipping cream (for a less fat version you can use 1/2 & 1/2 but they won't be as rich); 1/2 - 3/4 cup(s) milk

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Veneta Britt

Flagstaff, AZ

Updated on Jul 17, 2021

This came from wanting to add something good to a basic scone recipe I had. After the add-ins, it was a little too dry so I had to play with the recipe to get it just right. I give "treats" to the people my husband works with and this was my most requested recipe to share. It isn't difficult and it makes enough to share with friends and family easily.

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Cranberry Orange Ginger Scones on a plate with butter.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Want a light breakfast or an afternoon snack? Try these delicious cranberry orange scones. Soft and fluffy, they're firm and flaky outside, while soft and tender inside. These are not overly sweet and there is a hint of ginger. The ginger is a nice complement to the orange and cranberry flavor. We tried them with a little orange butter, but jam would be delicious as well.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 25 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield makes about 30-36 scones

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried orange peel (very fine) or 4 teaspoon(s) fresh zested orange peel
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 1/2 teaspoons very finely chopped candied ginger (do not try to use just dried ginger as it will not work the same)
2 cups whipping cream (for a less fat version you can use 1/2 & 1/2 but they won't be as rich)
1/2 - 3/4 cups milk

How To Make cranberry orange ginger scones

Test Kitchen Tips

The key to a proper scone is to not over mix. Slowly add the cream to the dry ingredients until the right consistency is achieved. We did not need all the cream the recipe states.

Step 1

Spray 2-4 cookie sheets with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 375 F.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the cranberries and candied ginger with 1/2 cup of flour.
Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the rest of the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and orange peel. Combine both bowls into the large bowl.
Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the cream and 1/2 cup of milk. Add slowly to the dry ingredients.
Step 5

Combine to make a soft dough. If needed add the remaining milk by tablespoonfuls to get a soft but workable dough.
Step 6

Turn out onto a lightly floured board and pat or roll into 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into triangles about 2 1/2 inches across at the base. A pizza wheel works well for this.
Step 7

Place on baking sheets.
Step 8

Bake 15-20 minutes until puffed, lightly golden brown, and cooked through.
Step 9

Serve with your choice of butter, cream, jams or jellies.
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