How to Make Heavenly Cranberry Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something truly heavenly about the combination of tart cranberries and buttery, tender scones. The texture of a scone is less crumbly than a biscuit but not as soft as a cake, making it the perfect vehicle for the burst of tartness from the cranberries. These heavenly cranberry scones are the ideal treat for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a cozy afternoon tea.

What makes these scones truly special is the method used to make them. By keeping the butter cold and working it int...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • ½ cup vanilla yogurt
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 scones

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yogurt, then cranberries.
  • Form dough into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. Pat down into a 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick circle. Sprinkle with sugar and cut into 8 segments.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are slightly crisp and top is browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and redefine the cut marks.
  • Nutrition

    208 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 246mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 73mg