Special Cranberry Orange Scones
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Special Cranberry Orange Scones
December 11, 2024 | Sweet TreatsNeed a festive treat for brunch or gifting? These scones are just the thing!
Hello Stability Nutrition Friends,
Happy Wednesday!
Today I'm sharing a recipe that is incredibly close to my heart. These Special Cranberry Orange Scones area festive and delicious treat, and they're inspired by my Mom's original recipe. My Mom is one of my biggest inspirations, and so much of my love for baking comes from the hours we spent in the kitchen together.
When I was little, my Dad built me a special stool so I could stand at the counter and help measure, mix, and create delicious recipes. The smell of these scones baking brings back sweet memories of those times - the laughter, the lessons, and the joy of creating beautiful treats together.
Around this time of year, we would put on The Nutcracker and bake our hearts out, filling the house with cookies, jams, fudge, brownies, and edible gifts for friends and family. Even now, I carry on that tradition, creating heartfelt treats while music plays in the background, wrapped in the sweetest memories of those moments.
I've adapted my Mom's scone recipe to be gluten and dairy-free, staying true to the flavors and love that make it so special, while making it accessible to those with dietary restrictions.
These Special Cranberry Orange Scones are light and flaky, with a flavor that's truly magical. The combination of orange, cranberry and cardamom is so festive and bright. They'd make a wonderful gift, a showstopper at a holiday brunch, or the perfect companion to a quiet cup of tea. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Special Cranberry Orange Scones
Light, flaky and bursting with festive cranberry and orange flavors, these gluten and dairy-free scones are perfect for holiday brunches, gift giving or enjoying with a cozy cup of tea.
Author: Elisa | Stability Nutrition
Yield: 8 Scones
Ingredients:
For the Scones:
¾ cup oat flour
¾ cup white rice flour
½ cup tapioca flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon orange zest
½ cup cold coconut oil (or cold vegan butter)
¾ cup dried cranberries (I used apple juice sweetened)
¼ cup frozen or fresh cranberries
½ cup Califia coconut milk (or your favorite plant based milk)
1 tbsp orange juice
1 large egg
For the Topping
1 Tablespoon plant based milk
1-2 teaspoons sugar
Extra orange zest or cranberries (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl combine the oat flour, white rice flour, tapioca flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and orange zest and mix well.
Add the cold coconut oil (or vegan butter) in chunks and mix with a pastry blender or clean fingers until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Gently fold in the dried and fresh cranberries. Make a well in the center.
In a separate small bowl mix the coconut milk with 1 tbsp orange juice. Lightly beat the egg and then add it to the coconut milk mixture and mix well. Pour into the center of well and stir until just combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, and it will firm up a bit.
Transfer the dough to the parchment lined baking pan and pat into an 8 inch disk. Using a knife, slice the circle into 8 even wedges. Gently move the scones so they are an inch or two apart. Be gentle, as these are delicate. Brush the tops with the remaining 1 tbsp coconut milk, then sprinkle with a little sugar.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes until they firm up. When they are handleable, move to a cooling rack.
Enjoy!
I hope these scones bring joy to your kitchen, whether you're baking them with loved ones, sharing them as a gift, or enjoying them with a quiet cup of tea. If you make them, I'd love to hear how they turn out!
Thank you Mom, for inspiring my love of baking and for creating memories that mean so much to me! You're the best!
In good health and happiness, and happy baking!
Elisa
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