Bakery-Style Cranberry Orange Scones

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Light brown sugar packed
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest finely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
• 1/2 cup (4 oz) Unsalted butter VERY cold and cut into tiny pieces
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract optional but highly recommended
• 1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries do not thaw
• 1 large Egg beaten
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 tablespoons sparkling sugar optional
• 1 cup Confectioners Sugar sifted
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest finely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt optional but recommended to cut the sweetness

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and cardamon, mix well to combine.
3. 3. Cut the butter into small cubes then, using your fingers, two forks, or a pastry cutter, work it into the dough until it resembles a coarse meal. The chunks of butter should be about the size of peas.
4. 4. In a glass measuring cup whisk together the egg, cream, vanilla, and orange extract.
5. 5. Pour the liquid mixture into the center of the flour mixture. Then add in the cranberries. Use a spatula to stir everything together until just moistened. Don’t worry if the dough looks shaggy!
6. 6. Empty the loose dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough a few times, the shape it into an 8 inch disc.
7. 7. Cut the disc into 8 even wedges and carefully transfer them to the prepared sheet, placing them 2inches apart.
8. 8. Lightly brush each scone with the egg wash. Then sprinkle with sparkling sugar, if using.
9. 9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes,, or until light golden brown.
10. 10. Allow scones to cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with glaze (if using)
11. FOR THE EGG WASH
12. 1. In a small bowl whish together the egg andwater until well combined.
13. FOR THE GLAZE
14. 1. In a small bowl combine the confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over scones.