Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 large eggs (divided, use 1 for egg wash)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp grated fresh orange zest
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries or Craisins
• 3 Tbsp sliced almonds (roughly broken)
• 2 Tbsp turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)
• Orange Glaze: (Optional)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
• 2 Tbsp juice from orange

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet or two standard size, with parchment paper. Set aside

2. 2

   In a medium-size mixing bowl whisk flour with sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3. 3

   Using a pastry cutter or 2 forks cut the butter into dry ingredients until it resembles cornmeal. Mix in cranberries until evenly distributed. Make a well in the center.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl whisk together sour cream, heavy cream, 1 egg, orange zest and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until fully moistened.

5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a nonstick lightly floured surface. Turn it a few times to coat with flour to help with the stickiness. Do not overwork the dough.

6. 6

   Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle that is about 1-inch thick. Use a sharp knife dipped in flour to cut into wedges. Place wedges on pan with at least 3 inches between.

7. 7

   Egg Wash: Beat together remaining egg with 1 Tbsp water. Brush the top of each scone and sprinkle with almonds and turbinado sugar.

8. 8

   Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with fresh whipped cream and orange marmalade.

9. 9

   Optional Glaze: In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, orange zest and fresh orange juice. Add juice 1 Tbsp at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Drizzle over the warm scones just before serving, if desired.