DRIED CRANBERRY, WALNUT, AND LEMON SCONES RECIPE - (4.8/5)

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Dried Cranberry, Walnut, and Lemon Scones Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by kmad

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (or more) chilled half and half, divided
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Steps:

  • PreparationPosition rack in top third of oven; preheat to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in bowl for glaze. Whisk flour, baking powder, lemon peel, salt, and 1 cup sugar in large bowl. Add chilled butter; using fingertips, rub in until coarse meal forms. Mix in cranberries and walnuts. Add 1/2 cup half and half and1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss with fork until dough comes together in moist clumps, adding more half and half if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. Press out each half on floured surface to 6-inch-diameter (1-inch-high) round. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Transfer to baking sheet; brush with glaze. Bake scones until golden and tester comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

olipa mulenga
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These scones are the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again and again.


MayceighLux Starling
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I'm new to baking and these scones were the perfect recipe for me. They were easy to make and turned out great!


Babi Wulaia
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect breakfast treat.


Anieze Peter
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Journee Rayford
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I've tried many scone recipes, but this one is by far the best. The scones are light and fluffy, with a perfect crumb.


Patrick Varela
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These scones were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ronnie Mwiti
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these scones. The lemon flavor really shines through.


Mahmudullah Ferdous
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These scones were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit.


Meow Meow
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones didn't rise very much. They were still tasty, but I was disappointed with the texture.


Mary Munyao
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Rashid Sidhu
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so moist and flavorful.


Gina Jones
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh cranberries and they added a nice tartness to the scones.


Alberto Hernandez
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I love the combination of cranberries, walnuts, and lemon in these scones. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.


Annas Khalol
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! They were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness from the cranberries and lemon. I'll definitely be making these again.