CRANBERRY SCONES WITH ORANGE BUTTER

Cranberry Scones with Orange Butter image

My tempting cranberry scones brighten up a holiday brunch or tea. The yummy orange butter served with them is hands-down irresistible. -Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 scones (1/2 cup orange butter).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup dried cranberries
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
ORANGE BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk eggs and cream until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water; brush over dough., Bake 22-25 minutes or until golden brown. For orange butter, in a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until blended. Serve with warm scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.