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cranberry scones

(3 ratings)
CarolAJ avatar
Recipe by
Carol Junkins
@CarolAJ
Hanson, MA

Scones are similiar to biscuits, but the dough is richer due to cream and eggs. I like to make them and freeze them for something yummy in the morn ~ well they have an egg in them right? This recipe came from Favorite All Time Recipes.

(3 ratings)
yield 12 scones
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cranberry scones

  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    oat bran
  • 1/4 c
    plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 5 Tbsp
    cold margarine or butter
  • 3/4 c
    dried cranberries
  • 1/3 c
    milk
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    uncooked old fashioned or quick oats (optional)

How To Make cranberry scones

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425 df. Combine flour, oat bran, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Cut in margarine or butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cranberries. Lightly beat milk and egg in small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoos milk mixture; set aside. Stir sour cream into remaining milk mixture. Stir into flour mixture until soft dough forms.
  • 2
    Turn out dough onto well floured surface. Gently knead 10-12 times. Roll out into 9x6 rectangle. Cut dough into 6 (3-inch) squares using floured knife; cut diagonally into halves, forming 12 triangles. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush triangles with reserved milk mixture. Sprinkle with oats, if desired, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • 3
    Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks 10 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 12 scones.
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