Cranberry Scones with Lemon Drizzle
Cranberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
These scones are a hit with family and friends. One recipe makes 18 scones, so you have plenty to set out for breakfast on the go. I tried them with fresh blueberries and my husband asked, “Why are the scones green?” I think I’ll stick with the dried cranberries.
1 C Sour Cream
1 tsp Baking Soda
4 C Flour
1 C White Sugar
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 C Butter (chilled)
1 Egg
1 C Dried Cranberries
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare lightly greased cookie sheets or use silicone baking mats on the pans.
Mix sour cream and soda in a glass container large enough for it to expand. Set aside. It will start to bubble.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Grate cold butter into the dry ingredients or cut in with a pastry fork.
Beat the egg and add to the sour cream mixture. Blend gently. Add to dry ingredients and mix gently with an electric mixer or work it in with your hands. Dough should be fairly dry. Add dried cranberries and mix until just combined.
Divide dough into three equal parts and form into 1-inch-thick circles. Cut each circle into six equal parts.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until just beginning to brown on tops. (I’m at 3800 feet and bake mine for 18 minutes.) Let cool.
Lemon Glaze
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| Cranberry scones with lemon glaze |
Lemon Juice or Lemon Extract
Powdered Sugar
Milk
Mix together milk and powdered sugar to desired consistency. Add lemon juice or lemon extract to flavor. I prefer lemon juice. After adding the juice, you may want to add more sugar for consistency. I like to glaze my scones while they are still a little warm by spreading the glaze over the entire scone with a pastry brush. For a fancier look, wait until scones are cooled and then drizzle glaze in a diagonal direction.
Store in an airtight container or freeze in a zippered bag. Pull them out for breakfast and your guests will be fighting for the last scone!
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