Cranberry Scones
November 2, 2010 | Print | E-mail | Filed under cranberry, scones
I’ve been loving the fact that fresh cranberries are available right now, so I’ve been looking for reasons to bake and cook with them. A couple weekends ago, we had one of those rare weekends where we didn’t have much going on, so I decided to make hubby and I a nice breakfast. I realized it had been a while since I last made scones, and with half a bag of fresh cranberries sitting in the fridge as my inspiration, I decided to change up my favorite scone recipe. The result was a perfectly fluffy and festive scone – a definite keeper, especially for the upcoming holidays!
- 3 cups unbleached flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 ounces fresh cranberries
For the topping:
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Cut the butter into tablespoon-sized pieces, and using a pastry blender, incorporate it into the dry ingredients.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, half and half, and vanilla extract.
Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and then fold in the cranberries. Turn the dough out on to a floured surface and knead to combine.
Separate the dough into halves. Shape each half of dough into a circle, and then cut each half into four wedges. Pull the wedges apart just a bit and then brush with the milk. Sprinkle with the granulated sugar.
Place the pan of scones in the freezer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. Then, remove the scones from the freezer and put them right in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
November 2nd, 2010 at 10:53 am
So funny… I was just looking at a Cranberry Scone recipe last night. Great minds think alike
They look good! I don’t know if I’ve seen the fresh cranberries at my market yet. Will have to take a peek!
November 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 am
these are so vibrant and beautiful!
November 2nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
I love scones, but I’ve never tried making them. I will definitely have to do so soon! Perhaps this weekend…
November 2nd, 2010 at 11:15 am
What deliciously perfect scones! The cranberries popping out make them irresistible.
Cheers,
*Heather*
November 2nd, 2010 at 11:45 am
Very nice scones. I am a huge fan of scones with fresh fruit. Love the cranberry idea.
November 2nd, 2010 at 11:58 am
These look so delicious Tracy. And I really love that pop of color from the cranberries.
November 2nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
I love these! Cranberry scones are amazing.
November 2nd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I almost bought a bad last night, now I am inspired.
November 2nd, 2010 at 3:03 pm
So adorable and colorful! looks yummy too
November 2nd, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I haven’t baked scones in a while. Thanks for the reminder. I also love the idea to add the fresh cranberries. They look fabulous.
November 2nd, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Oh yummy! I have never made scones before but these look delicious, I may have to try them.
November 2nd, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Tracy, these look SO good! I can just taste the cranberry tartness. I’m going to make these tonight so we can have them for breakfast tomorrow! *hits print*
November 2nd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
I don’t think I’ve ever had fresh cranberries before, but these scones look just delightful
November 2nd, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I don’t know why but cranberries don’t seem to be a big ingredient down this way but I’m anxious to find some and pop them into scones….lovely! cheers kari
November 2nd, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Ooh, I love scones. Those look great. Love the red in them.
November 2nd, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Those are incredibly beautiful! Bookmarked!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
November 3rd, 2010 at 2:22 am
What beautiful crunchy topped little scones. These look like an ideal breakfast.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:54 am
beautiful!
love,
cathyb. @ brightbakes
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:14 am
These look wonderful! Scones are my favorite! I’m bookmarking this one
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
Oh..I LOVE cranberries in baked goodness.. and scones are becoming a new fav to make! Thanks.. I will be making these soon!
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Hard to believe but I have never made scones which is strange because I love them. Yours look wonderful. I love the idea of cranberries in them; they must give them a wonderful sweetness and tanginess:)
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:39 am
Gorgeous and I would LOVE one for breakfast!
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
I love the bright dots of red in these scones!
November 3rd, 2010 at 10:26 am
These look so good, Tracy! Perfect for fall, too.
November 3rd, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Love it! Loving the cranberries in the scone. It makes so tasty and looks so pretty with the burst of color.
November 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Love cranberry orange scones, so will try these, maybe replacing a little of the half and half with some orange juice and adding some orange peel. Thanks
November 3rd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
They are in the freezer waiting to be baked..I can hardly wait! I am going to put a light glaze on half of them..YUM!!
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Ooooh my. Cranberries… scones… such a good idea.
I am pretty sure I will be making these this weekend. Yup. And some weekends to come, definitely.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Oh yum! I was just seduced at the grocery store last night by the bright pop of the fresh cranberries and had to get a bag. Now I know what I’ll be making with them. I think I’m going to try the cranberry-orange version. Mmmmmm.
November 3rd, 2010 at 10:45 pm
I would be tempted to make a quadruple batch of these to make sure I always had some in the freezer. Gorgeous!
November 4th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
*sigh*
the cranberries haven’t made it this far south I guess, but when they do….this post will be bookmarked and waiting!
November 4th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
These look sooooo good!
November 7th, 2010 at 10:54 am
These are gorgeous! I love that they use fresh cranberries (as opposed to dried).
November 8th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I love that you threw in some cranberries into this recipe! I absolutely love cranberries during the holiday season. I know I would devour one of these in a matter of seconds!
November 10th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Yum! I love fresh cranberries almost as much as I love pumpkin. This really is my favorite time of the year! Love these scones… They are stunning!