Cranberry Orange Sourdough Scones
Tender sourdough scones packed with tart cranberries and orange zest.
In a nutshell: This authentic american cranberry orange sourdough scones comes together in just 40 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
The perfect bakery breakfast scone! Flaky sourdough scones bursting with fresh cranberries, orange citrus zest, and finished with orange glaze.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Ensure Balanced Room Temperature: Having butter, milk, and eggs at comfortable room temperature allows emulsions to form cleanly, resulting in the tenderest crumb for cranberry orange sourdough scones.
- Test with a Toothpick: Insert a wooden skewer or toothpick into the center; look for a few moist crumbs rather than wet batter or a bone-dry stick.
Ingredients
8
servings
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup sourdough discard, unfed
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½ cup cold butter, cubed
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1 tbsp orange zest, fresh
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¾ cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
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½ cup powdered sugar, for glaze
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Cut Butter into Dry
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
Combine & Shape
Fold in sourdough discard, orange zest, heavy cream, and cranberries. Shape into 8-inch disc and slice 8 wedges.
Bake & Glaze
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes until golden. Drizzle with fresh orange juice glaze.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. The recipe calls for unfed discard, but active starter behaves the same way here.
Cold butter creates little steam pockets as it bakes, which is what makes scones flaky. Warm butter melts into the dough and makes them dense.
Yes. Fold them in straight from frozen so they don't bleed color into the dough.
Keep at room temperature for 2 days, or freeze the baked scones for up to 3 months.
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