Brighten your winter mornings! Our Cranberry Orange Scones combine zesty Always Save Orange Juice and rich Always Save Margarine for a tender, buttery texture with a burst of fruity flavor. Perfect alongside your morning coffee or afternoon tea, these golden scones bring a little sunshine to chilly days.
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 7 tsps sugar, orange zest, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Cut in margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, orange juice, cream, and egg.
Add orange juice mixture to flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
On a floured surface, gently knead 6-8 times.
Pat dough into an 8-in. circle.
Cut into 10 wedges.
Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet.
Brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake at 400°F until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over scones.
Combine orange butter ingredients and serve with warm scones.
