These Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones are bakery-worthy but totally doable at home. Tender and moist from sour cream, bright with fresh orange zest, and dotted with tart cranberries, they bake up with crisp golden edges and soft, fluffy centers. Perfect for cozy mornings, holiday brunch, or an afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1–2 tablespoons orange zest (zest of 1 large orange)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons orange juice (as needed, just enough to bring dough together)
- Add-Ins:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (or 3/4 cup dried cranberries)
- Optional Topping:
- 1–2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
- Simple Orange Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons orange juice (enough to make a drizzleable glaze)
Instructions
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