Sourdough Cranberry Orange Scones - Cooking Point (2024)

Sourdough Cranberry Orange Scones

Course: Breakfast, BrunchCuisine: American

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter (frozen for 30 minutes)

• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (and more for brushing)

• 1 tablespoon orange zest (zest of one orange)

• ½ cup sourdough starter (active or discard)

• 1 tablespoon orange juice

• 1 egg

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• ½ cup dried cranberries (chopped)

• Optional Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 tablespoon orange juice (plus zest)

• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Place the bowl of flour mixture in the freezer for ten minutes.
• Use a pastry cutter or cheese grater to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse sand. If the butter begins to feel warm, pop the mixture back into the fridge for ten minutes.
• Add the heavy cream, sourdough starter, egg, zest, orange juice, and vanilla to the bowl. Stir with a fork until well mixed. Fold in the cranberries.
• Turn the dough onto the parchment-lined pan and shape it into a disc that is about 9 inches in diameter. Cut into wedges.
• Brush the tops of the scones with cream. Bake at 400℉ for about 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.
• Prepare the optional glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, orange juice, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.
• Enjoy! Scones will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days and can be frozen for up to a month.

Notes

• The best way to store scones is in an airtight container, preferably glass, on the countertop for 1-2 days. They are still edible for 3-4 days, but they won’t taste as flaky or fresh.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 418kcal
• Carbohydrates: 62g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 17g
• Cholesterol: 66mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 34g
• Calcium: 111mg
• Iron: 2mg