Sweet, Tart, Flaky & Delicious: Ultimate Cranberry Scones with Orange Glaze!

Sweet, Tart, Flaky & Delicious: Ultimate Cranberry Scones with Orange Glaze!

Welcome to my kitchen! In this video, "Sweet, Tart, Flaky & Delicious: Ultimate Cranberry Scones with Orange Glaze," I’ll show you how to create the perfect cranberry scones that are both minimal and gourmet. These delightful scones are the ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. With a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, these flaky scones are elevated by a zesty orange glaze that adds a burst of citrus goodness.

Whether you’re a newer cook looking to expand your culinary skills or someone who loves simple yet impressive recipes, this tutorial is for you! I’ll guide you through each step, from mixing the ingredients to baking the scones to golden perfection. You’ll learn tips and tricks to ensure your scones turn out light and fluffy every time.

Join me as we explore the art of baking with minimal ingredients that yield gourmet results. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more easy and delicious recipes! Let’s get baking and impress your friends and family with these Sweet, Tart, Flaky Cranberry Scones!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Orange glaze
01:04 Dry ingredients
01:20 Wet ingredients
01:38 Grating and cutting butter
02:52 Add wet ingredients and mix
03:13 Rolling and forming scones
05:21 Baked scones cooling then icing

Recipe:
Glaze:
½ of an orange zested
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp orange juice
2 tbsp heavy cream

Scones:
2 ½ cups AP flour
1 tbsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
4 tbsp white sugar
¾ cup heavy cream
1 large egg
½ tbsp vanilla extract
½ of an orange zested
2/3 cup butter (frozen)
1 cup cranberries


Instructions:
1. Zest and juice the orange
2. Add all glaze ingredients together and mix well
3. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar, set aside
4. Mix heavy cream, egg, vanilla, and remaining half orange zest, set aside in the fridge until needed
5. Grate frozen butter, and cut into dry ingredients
6. Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix
7. Turn dough onto floured work surface. Press flat and fold, repeating 8-10 times
8. Press the dough into a disk and add cranberries. Press them in, and fold an additional 3-4 times to distribute evenly
9. Press the dough into a 10” disk about 1” thick, cut into 8 pieces, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush heavy cream on top and bake at 425F for 12-15 minutes
10. Remove and place onto a cooling rack to cool completely
11. Drizzle icing on top. They’re ready to eat now, or let them sit for about 20 minutes to let the icing set