Cranberry Orange Scones

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This is the first time I've made them and I don't understand the rave reviews. The dough was very sticky and I had to sprinkle more flour to work with it. I agree with others that there was little orange flavor if any. I used fresh chopped cranberries and will continue to do that. If I were to make this again I'd halve the recipe (this makes a lot add more sugar maybe half a cup, double the orange zest and definitely bake for a shorter time. 20 minutes is way too long. I would give Alton Browns scones next time and add the orange and cranberry. It's similar to this recipe but uses the mods I suggested.

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Hands down the best scone recipe I've ever used! I didn't make the scones round because I wanted the traditional triangle shape so I divided the dough in half and patted out 2 - 7" to 8" circles and then cut each like a pie into 6 peices. I also used turbinado (sugar in the raw to sprinkle on top instead of regular sugar. They not only tasted great but they looked beautiful!

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Really lovely scone. I love how the butter gives it the crumbly texture, while the cream makes the scone soft with a great mouthfeel. It's the perfect amount of sweetness, and comes together in just minutes in the food processor. Make sure you keep the butter cold and it will come out exactly as pictured. Overall, a great recipe!

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My go to scone recipe. They aren't too sweet, just like scones should be.

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I was not wow'd by these scones. Doubled up on orange zest and couldn't even taste it. The texture was very light and crumbly but just not the texture I'm used to with scones. They would not hold up to dunking in coffee. I love scones but these just didn't offer flavor or texture that I'm used to with scones.

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great scones, been making them for years, family favorite! Thanks Ina!

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These scones are utterly fantastic . !!!! The first time I followed the recipe exactly , and though amazing were not as sweet orangy as I would have liked. Although with butter or jam superb. Then I tried the following on the next round:
The original recipe calls for 1/4 cup sugar. I added 1/4 plus a half of a 1/4 . I also tripled the amount of orange juice called for the topping and justadded more confectioners sugar accordingly to make the topping syrupy. The result : just a sweeter and more orange flavored version of Inas amazing scones .

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These are amazing I have been making them for years. The older ladies at the church I go to asked me for the recipe. That is the highest compliment that this recipe can get.

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Omg, Ina! These are SO good They're like a cross between a biscuit and a muffin! Love them. I just made them this morning. I halved the recipe and still got THIRTEEN scones!! I had to use salted butter though b/c that's all we had on hand.. I used a little pinch extra sugar too. They are so awesome though. I didn't have a round biscuit cutter so I had to use this funky vintage one I have that's shaped like a mushroom! They are beautiful. Thanks for the great recipe and my mother and I love your show! :

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Ina does it again! These were scrumptious. Presentation was wonderful. I used fresh blueberries instead of dried cranberries...

Also, I made two different glazes for the scones. One, was the one in the recipe made from powdered sugar and oj...the other, was made from powdered sugar and and a few teaspoons of lemon juice. I honestly thought the lemon glaze tasted way better on the scones. Is it possible?? I think I just might have one-upped the barefoot contessa on this recipe!! :-

Of course, the drawback of this dish is the amount of butter. Three sticks of butter takes away any notion that these scones might be healthy in some way. Dont be fooled by the fact that they are less sweet. They are still really fattening. Id stick to one scone per person to avoid gaining weight from these! Id consider cutting down on the butter next time around.

Thanks Ina, for another GREAT pastry recipe. You have raised the quality of eating in this house.