Cranberry Scones With Vanilla Glaze
Cranberry scones are made with cranberries and buttermilk. A vanilla glaze on top of these scones makes a sweet treat for brunch or tea party.
Servings: 16
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Pastry cutter or fork
- 2 un-greased baking sheets or scone pans
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup cranberries chopped (fresh or dried)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Vanilla Glaze
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until it resembles course crumbs.
- Stir in chopped cranberries.
- Add sugar and buttermilk until just blended.
- Divide dough in half; roll each portion into an 8-inch circle, about 1/2 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut each portion into 8 wedges; arrange wedges on un-greased baking sheets or in scone pans. Repeat with other half of dough.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool.
- Prepare glaze while the scones are baking. Once the scones have cooled, drizzle glaze over the tops of the scones.
- These can be cut into squares instead of triangles, and can also be dropped on to baking sheets in large spoonfuls.
Notes
Makes about 16 scones.