Cranberry Scones

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 scones

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
“You can use any dried fruit for these tender scones, but my favorite is a mix of dried cranberries and golden raisins,” says Della Dunsieth of New Castle, Pennsylvania. “Don’t overmix or you’ll have a hard, dense scone.”

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 3 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sugar

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine milk and 2 tablespoons beaten egg; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut into four wedges. Separate wedges and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with remaining egg; sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  3. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 310 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 328mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.