Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Scones
Start your day on a zesty-sweet note with these tender, Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Scones, the perfect treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of orange zest and juicy dried cranberries, these scones strike a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. Made with gluten-free all-purpose flour and enriched with freshly squeezed orange juice, they’re a stellar addition to any gluten-free baking repertoire. A touch of heavy cream ensures a luxuriously soft texture, while a finishing drizzle of optional orange glaze adds an elegant, citrusy sparkle. Quick to prepare and ready in under 40 minutes, these scones are as easy to make as they are to love. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite cup of coffee or tea for a bakery-worthy experience in the comfort of your home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 orange Zest of orange
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 Egg (large)
- 0.5 cup Gluten-free powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Orange juice (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest, ensuring they're evenly distributed.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, freshly squeezed orange juice, and egg.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a wooden spoon just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour). Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick and 8 inches in diameter.
Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 equal wedges, like slicing a pie. Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Brush the tops of the scones with a bit of extra heavy cream for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on top and set in the center.
Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For an optional glaze, mix the gluten-free powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your gluten-free cranberry orange scones with tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.3 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 2674 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 396.7 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 324 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
