QUICK CRANBERRY SCONES

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Being an Anglophile, I've tried lots of scone recipes over the years, but this is my all-time favorite. It was given to me by a hotel chef in Los Angeles and bakes into batches of lovely Christmas gifts for friends and family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried currants

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and cream ; stir into crumb mixture just until blended. Stir in cranberries. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently four times., Shape dough into a ball; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Pat until an 8-in. circle. With a sharp knife, score the dough into eight wedges (do not separate). , Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Break into wedges. Serve warm.

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Anjan Yadav
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I was disappointed with these scones. They were dry and crumbly.


Ariel themes Queen
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These scones are a bit pricey, but they're worth every penny. They're so delicious!


kelvin smith
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I've never had a cranberry scone before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Bweeze Frank
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These scones are a great way to start the day. They're light, fluffy, and full of flavor.


Gio plays
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I love making these scones for my family. They're always a hit!


dauda rosemary
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These scones are perfect for a holiday brunch. They're festive and delicious!


GLORY ONYINYECHI
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I'm not a baker, but these scones were so easy to make! I was really impressed with how they turned out.


KD
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Overall, I thought these scones were pretty good. They were easy to make and they had a nice flavor. I would definitely make them again.


Krishna Prasad Khanal
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Manuel Contreras
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my scones didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.


selma bechami
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


Amalina Pretty
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These scones are so good! I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the orange zest.


Damien V
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I've made these scones several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.


Kashif jatt
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These scones are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. They're also a nice change from the usual chocolate chip cookies.


VDozenT.V youtuber
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I love these scones! They're so moist and flavorful. I always get compliments when I bring them to parties.


Sissy Beau
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These scones were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! They're light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The cranberries add a nice pop of tartness.


Favorite 1
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these were really good! The cranberries added a nice tartness, and the orange zest gave them a bright flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


zague technology tube
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These scones were absolutely delicious! The cranberry and orange flavors were perfectly balanced, and the scones were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again!