Cranberry-Buttermilk Scones

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cranberry-Buttermilk Scones
25 min.
6
266kcal

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Welcome to a delightful morning treat that will elevate your breakfast or brunch experience! These Cranberry-Buttermilk Scones are the perfect blend of tangy cranberries and rich buttermilk, creating a uniquely satisfying flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you're hosting a leisurely brunch or simply treating yourself to a cozy breakfast at home, these scones are sure to impress with their tender crumb and subtle sweetness.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is not only quick but also easy to whip up, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings. With only a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a warm, comforting dish that’s vegetarian-friendly and packed with delightful flavors. Each scone is baked to golden perfection, featuring a slightly crunchy exterior that gives way to a soft, moist interior loaded with juicy cranberries.

If you have fresh or frozen cranberries on hand, you're all set to embark on this culinary adventure. The addition of a touch of vanilla extract brings out the sweetness, while the coarse sugar sprinkled on top adds an appealing, crunchy finish. Enjoy these scones fresh out of the oven with your favorite cup of tea or coffee—what a wonderful way to start the day!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup cranberries fresh thawed
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  •  egg white lightly beaten
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk low-fat well-shaken
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons coarse sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into small pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract pure

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Combine first 5 ingredients; cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
  3. Whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Add to dry ingredients with cranberries; stir just until moist.
  5. On lightly floured surface, knead dough with floured hands 5 or 6 times; pat into 7-inch round.
  6. Cut into 6 wedges; transfer wedges to parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush tops with egg white, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake 15 minutes or until golden.
  9. Let cool on wire rack 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories266kcal
Protein8.03%
Fat17.22%
Carbs74.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.7
Glycemic Load
34.43
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.8952174186707%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
7.74mg
Delphinidin
1.28mg
Malvidin
0.07mg
Pelargonidin
0.05mg
Peonidin
8.19mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.73mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
1.11mg
Quercetin
2.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.8kcal
13.29%
Fat:5.13g
7.89%
Saturated Fat:2.8g
17.47%
Carbohydrates:50.13g
16.71%
Net Carbohydrates:48.68g
17.7%
Sugar:24.72g
27.47%
Cholesterol:41.57mg
13.86%
Sodium:325.43mg
14.15%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:5.38g
10.76%
Selenium:14.62µg
20.89%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.04%
Folate:62.28µg
15.57%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.39%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.93%
Calcium:106.3mg
10.63%
Iron:1.81mg
10.03%
Phosphorus:95.05mg
9.51%
Vitamin B3:1.88mg
9.42%
Fiber:1.45g
5.79%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.65%
Vitamin A:177.89IU
3.56%
Copper:0.07mg
3.29%
Vitamin C:2.47mg
2.99%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.94%
Magnesium:11.39mg
2.85%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.71%
Potassium:88.92mg
2.54%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.12%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.93%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.58%
Vitamin K:1.29µg
1.23%
Source:My Recipes