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Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Scones
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Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Scones
Ingredients
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour mix I used a blend by Gluten Free Cafe
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp xanthum gum
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 1 orange zested
  • 6 tablespoons butter cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix gluten-free baking mix, salt, baking soda, baking powder, xanthum gum, allspice, and sugar until well combined
  3. Using a food processor, cut the chilled butter into the flour mix
  4. Transfer mixture back to bowl and add orange zest and dried cranberries
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk cream, orange juice, egg, and extracts together
  6. Add mixture to dry ingredients and mix just until combined (do not over-mix)
  7. Roll out dough into a circle, then cut into triangles (I use a cast-iron scone pan)
  8. Freeze dough for approximately 10 minutes
  9. Before baking, brush scones with cream and sprinkle sugar over the top of each one
  10. Bake scones at 425 degrees F for approximately 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown (don't overcook)
  11. Serve with fresh whipped cream and orange curd