Gluten Free Cranberry Scones Orange Icin
Easy GlutenFree Cranberry Scones With Orange Icing Delightfully soft flavorful Bake these amazing scones today
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk (or Dairy-Free Alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange Zest (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk (or dairy-free alternative), and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries and orange zest.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Use a sharp knife or a biscuit cutter to cut out 8 scones.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the scones cool on a wire rack before icing.
- To make the orange icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Add more orange juice if needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled scones. Garnish with additional orange zest, if desired.
Notes
Delightful gluten-free cranberry scones with a luscious orange icing. Tender, slightly crumbly, and bursting with festive flavors, these scones are perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.