Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones

These made from scratch Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Scones recipe will make the perfect addition to your breakfast, brunch or tea time menu. Freshly grated orange zest adds a bright citrus flavor to the buttery dough, and the sweet cranberries add texture. Serve them with or without the glaze, for a sweet treat alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/2 t 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 T grated fresh orange zest
1 t pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries or Craisins
3 T sliced almonds roughly broken
2 T turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)
Orange Glaze: (Optional)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 t freshly grated orange zest
2 T juice from orange

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet or two standard size, with parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium-size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, sugar baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry blender 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. In a separate bowl whisk together sour cream, heavy cream, 1 egg, zest and vanilla. Add the wet to the dry ingredients. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until fully moistened. 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. 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. Egg Wash: Beat together remaining egg with 1 Tbsp water. Brush the top of each scone and sprinkle with almonds and turbinado sugar. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with fresh whipped cream and orange marmalade. 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.

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