Cranberry Scones: Back when we were in the US, we used to buy raspberry white chocolate chip scones in Giant. I can still remember the taste even after 3 years. These were tiny little flaky scones with the right amount of sweetness. It was my mom's favorite too. So when she asked me if we could get it here (Canada) I went searching and couldn't find any. That's when I started looking for a good scone recipe.
I found a chocolate chip scone recipe with dried cherries here and decided to use the same because it looked pretty simple.
I used dried cranberries and milk chocolate chips. This was my first attempt making/baking scones, so I found it a bit difficult to shape them perfect. Other than that I didn't have any problem following the recipe.
These cranberry scones came out very good. Although it didn't taste like the ones we used to buy, we all unanimously agreed that this was a very good scone recipe. These scones too were flaky and the subtle aroma of the butter in the background made it even more delicious.
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Recipe
Cranberry Scone Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 and ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Butter Cold and Cut Into Pieces
- ½ cup White Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ⅔ - ¾ cup Buttermilk
Instructions
- Place the oven rack in the middle. Preheat oven for 15 minutes at 400F/200C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and blend it together with the flour. Use a pastry blender or two forks to mix in the butter. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. You could also do this in a food processor, pulsing it a couple of times. Stir in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Add the vanilla extract to the flour mix. Then add the buttermilk as needed, until the dough comes together. Be careful not to over-mix. I used the entire ¾th cup of buttermilk.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead lightly a couple of times.
- Flatten the dough into a 7 inch round circle and about 1 and ½ inches in thickness.
- Cut this circle in half and then cut each circle into 4 triangles.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops of the scones with little milk.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown or when a toothpick inserted in the middle of the scone comes out clean. Mine was done in about 16 minutes. I did the toothpick test and it came out clean but the scones did not turn golden brown as shown in the picture of the original recipe.
My Notes
Nutrition
Dominique says
Just tried this recipe and loved it! The scones were not as dry as i thought they'd be which i was happy about. I also didn't use any fruit, instead i used semi sweet and bittersweet chocolate chips. They worked great, would recommend to anyone. Thank you for a great recipe, will be making again!
Madhuram says
You're welcome Dominique.
Dominique says
Just tried this recipe and loved it! 🙂 The scones were not as dry as i thought they'd be which i was happy about. I also didn't use any fruit, instead i used semi sweet and bittersweet chocolate chips. They worked great, would recommend to anyone. Thank you for a great recipe, will be making again!
Catherine says
Hi,
I love all your recipes so far! Can any of the steps be made ahead and then baked before serving? I have a bridal shower and won't have time that morning to make them from scratch.
Catherine
Madhuram says
I have frozen cookie dough but not a scone dough. But you can try it. Do everything ahead including cutting them into pieces, place it on a cookie sheet and cover it with plastic wrap and freeze it. After a couple of hours store the frozen scone pieces in zip lock bags and bake them when you need it. Add 3-5 minutes extra time while baking since it's frozen.
Cathy says
I want to make these and I am allergic to egg yolk, but I want to use orange zest and an orange glaze. I don't know how, but I will try 🙂
Madhuram says
Just add the zest of one orange to the flour. For the glaze, mix some orange juice with cofectioner's sugar and you are good to go.
AgnostiChica says
I'm munching on one as I type. Thank you, Madhu! These are perfect, flaky bits of heaven. Definitely my go-to scone recipe from now on 🙂
Madhuram says
You're very welcome Chica.
Taylor says
Yummy! So flaky and delicious when warm. My only complaint was that I wished a batch made more. It didn't last more than 15 minutes between my sister and me.
Madhuram says
Thanks Taylor. These scones were very flaky indeed. I still remember how flaky it was.
Val says
When does one add the 1/4 c sugar? Can the
Sugar be left out?
Madhuram says
I missed it Val. Thanks for letting me know. It has to be mixed with the flour. I'll update it now.
Shraddha says
Hey Madhu!
Can i use some other fruit instead of cranberries.. Say strawberry?
Madhuram says
Sure dried cherries, blueberries or raisins should be fine too.
steven says
Hello Mandhu
Can i subtitute with fat free butter? I try stay away from butter or margarine or oil.
Thank you
Madhuram says
I didn't know that fat free butter was available. Then use it by all means.
steven says
Hello
Can i substitute butter with something else?
thank you
Madhuram says
You could use margarine, but you will be missing out the amazing aroma and taste too to some extent.
Charlotte says
When do you add the chocolate chips and cranberries?
Madhuram says
Oops! I missed it. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I have updated it now.
varsha says
If I am using simple plain flour instead of all purpose flour then what is the amount of baking soda/baking pd I have to use?
Madhuram says
Plain flour, all purpose flour and maida are one and the same.
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
They looks imply perfect and mouth watering.
Rupa says
Hey Madhu
It looks good
One question though : can i make it 50% AP flour and 50% Wheat flour....woudlt hat taste awful ?
Thanks
- Rupa
Jayasree says
Scones looks delicious...Lovely clicks
CurryLeaf says
EXCELLENT Scones Madhu. Love the click as well.
Sharmilee says
Tempting scones, very inviting click
Priya Srinivasan says
Delicious!!! Crispy edges and Flaky Center, really tempts me!!!!
Mousse Cakes says
These scones look absolutely amazing! And I can't believe you didn't need eggs to bake them! These are perfect for the allergic!
Sharon says
These look amazing! I love scones with clotted cream and tea. Thank you!