Cranberry Buttermilk Scones Recipe

Cranberry Buttermilk Scones Recipe Cranberry Buttermilk Scones Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

In Bend, Oregon, Loraine Meyer bakes these light, fluffy scones that are loaded with dried cranberries and topped with cinnamon-sugar. "I take them to breakfast meetings, serve them at brunches, and share them with neighbors and friends," she says.

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Cranberry Buttermilk Scones Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk just until combined. Fold in the cranberries and orange peel.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; divide dough in half. Pat each half into a 6-in. circle. Cut each circle into six wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with milk. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over scones. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 283 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 422 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Buttermilk Scones in Quick Cooking November/December 2001, p34

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Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2012 by pattypcp

Very Good and Very easy to make. I have made this 3 times now. Will continue to make again. I put a little more orange peel than called for.

Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2012 by love2bake10

I've made this recipe many times and my whole family likes it! It totally works with whole wheat flour as well.

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2012 by yungb

Exceptional recipe. Nice crust and so soft and moist on the inside.

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2012 by americanahartman

Wow.. great yummy recipe... this one goes in my personal family recipe book!

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2012 by talon49

First time making these scones. Followed recipe exactly & they came out perfect & tasted delicious. Very easy& quick to make.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by maddie mae

First time making scones...yummy! Will be making these often!!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by gailbharden

Can someone please tell me what I did wrong? The batter was so sticky and loose I couldn't do anything with it, and had to throw the whole batch away. Was I not supposed to add the buttermilk all at one time? Please help!

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by rac20585

Once I got the hang of handling the dough, these were pretty easy to make and turned out DELICIOUS. They were perfect for Christmas morning and my husband's new favorite.

Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2011 by srnorman

First time making scones these were easy and Delicious

Reviewed on May. 04, 2011 by Rellierae

I have made this recipe many times. I was told by a very good cook that they were the best ever. I had misplaced my recipe and am thrilled to find it online.

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by vicki019

These are the best scones I have ever eaten. They are moist and tasty and a breeze to make. Defintely a "keeper".

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2010 by moncrid

Made this for my family at Christmas along with an expensive mix and these were MUCH better than the expensive mix. Very light and fluffy!

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by elise87

These were quick and easy. and tasted absolutely wonderfulstraight from the oven!!

 
 

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