Cranberry Orange Scones

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Grate 1/2 cup cold butter using a cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture OR cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.

Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons orange zest until it just comes together.

Turn the dough out onto a clean countertop and use your hands to form it into a ball.

Press the dough flat until it is 2-inch thick circle. Use a butter knife to cut the circle into 8 wedges.

Bake at 425 degrees for about 12-15 minutes, until the tops are nicely browned.

While the scones are baking make the glaze by whisking 1 cup powdered sugar together with 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl.

Remove the scones from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Drizzle the tops with the glaze and let cool.

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