This recipe was submitted to the site way back in 2003. Since then, it has received perfect scores from everyone who tried it. It took me 10 odd years, but I finally got around to trying it myself this morning. I have to concur with the ratings. These scones are awesome! The orange zest adds a tremendous amount of flavor which complements the cranberries perfectly. Their texture is tender, but they're not completely crumbly like you get from other recipes. The only change I made was to replace 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. I also topped them with an orange juice glaze. I'll include instructions for that below. All in all, fantastic! (Recipe tested and photographed in October 2013.)





How To Make Cran Orange Scones

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Grease cookie sheet.

Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Cut butter into dry ingredients, until butter is the size of small peas, using a pastry blender or just a fork.

Add remaining ingredients, mixing just until dry ingredients are moist.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, gather it into a ball.

Pat into a circle 3/4" thick, then cut into 8 wedges.

Place on cookie sheet and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake about 12 minutes, or until golden brown.





Optional Orange Juice Glaze:

Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 3 Tablespoons orange juice until mixture is well-combined and fluid. Drizzle over cooled scones.






Tangy, sweet and delicious scones with orange zest and cranberries. Absolutely fantastic to have with your morning tea or coffee!

Mr Breakfast would like to thank astrometrics for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 7 votes.

From marge

Rating (out of 5):

I think it really needs the frosting and next time I make it, I'll cut it into 12th.

Comment submitted: 8/12/2014 (#18955)



From LuvsKU

Rating (out of 5):

I followed the recipe, however I would probably try the orange flavored craisens, I've not run across them in Nebraska. I did use the orange glaze. I have to say, I was surprisingly pleased with the texture. I threw on a few sliver almonds on with glaze too. I will definitely make again:)

Comment submitted: 4/11/2014 (#18541)



From iamtopher

Rating (out of 5):

Orange craisins make it for me and I make a thick whipped cream with orange zest.

Comment submitted: 11/11/2011 (#13149)



From rickarnest (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

These were delicious... better than Star**cks version. I used 'orange-flavored' craisins (i.e. dried cranberries with some sort of orange flavor) and they worked very well indeed.

Comment submitted: 10/6/2009 (#8796)



From Nancy

Rating (out of 5):

A great recipe...but it does not allow you to save or send to an e-mail easily. Love recipe.

Comment submitted: 4/15/2008 (#5064)



From Nanc..luv bakin

Rating (out of 5):

I love this recipe... delicious... quick and easy... I use Cran-Raisins. I have made this recipe for several guests... always a favorite.

Comment submitted: 3/19/2008 (#4856)



From lovetobake!

Rating (out of 5):

Delicious and very easy and light and love these scones.

Comment submitted: 2/25/2008 (#4700)

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