Cranberry Orange Scones

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Jeffrey Home Alone

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
14 to 16 scones

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

4 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cold heavy cream
1 cup dried cranberries
1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water or milk, for egg wash
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
4 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix 4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and orange zest. Add the cold butter and mix at the lowest speed until the butter is the size of peas. Combine the eggs and heavy cream and, with the mixer on low speed, slowly pour into the flour and butter mixture. Mix until just blended. The dough will look lumpy! Combine the dried cranberries and 1/4 cup of flour, add to the dough, and mix on low speed until blended.

Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it into a ball. Flour your hands and a rolling pin and roll the dough 3/4-inch thick. You should see small bits of butter in the dough. Keep moving the dough on the floured board so it doesn't stick. Flour a 3-inch round plain or fluted cutter and cut circles of dough. Place the scones on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Collect the scraps neatly, roll them out, and cut more circles.

Brush the tops of the scones with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are browned and the insides are fully baked. The scones will be firm to the touch. Allow the scones to cool for 15 minutes and then whisk together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice, and drizzle over the scones.

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recipe Cranberry Orange Scones
Terry Commack, NY 11-09-2009
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Melt in your mouth!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Buttery, slightly sweet, crumbly, almost flaky....everything you could ask for in a scone...and more.....Loved Them!!
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Danielle San Francisco, CA 11-02-2009
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Truly the best scones, EVER.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Each time I make these, I am surprised by how utterly delicious they are. They are quite rich, so I don't make them often,... but when I do, my boyfriend is in heaven, as are his friends (I make them when we have company, the recipe makes a large number of scones). I always win over crowds when I bring these. Don't deny yourself any further. Make a fresh pot of french roast, whip these babies up, and trust me, your significant other will be putty in your hands!Read more
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Angela Wetumpka, AL 11-01-2009
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No more Starbucks for me
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used to LOVE the scones at Starbucks -- but that was before I found this recipe! Way to go Ina! Time consuming but well... worth it!Read more
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Julie Algoma, WI 11-01-2009
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Light and Flavorful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

BEST SCONE RECIPE I EVER MADE. VERY FLAVORFUL AND LIGHT. MY FAMILY LOVED THEM.
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nilda auburn, GA 10-18-2009
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best ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

number one in my cookbook
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Michael Hanford, CA 10-16-2009
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Simply the BEST!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to make and absolutely delicious. I made these last night while cooking dinner, and was amazed at how easy and tasty... they are. They served as dessert and breakfast again this morning. Oh yeah, I had a dream about them too, so woke at 2am this morning and had to have one! I will package some for the neighbors today. Thanks again Ina! Read more