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Gluten Free Cranberry Scones With Orange Icing

Gluten Free Cranberry Scones With Orange Icing Bliss

Delight in these Gluten Free Cranberry Scones With Orange Icing, combining sweet and tangy flavors for a blissful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend Choose one containing xanthan gum for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Cane Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor profile.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Opt for aluminum-free for a cleaner taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Sea salt or kosher salt works best.
  • 2 large Eggs Can be replaced with flax eggs for a vegan twist.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Dairy-free options like almond or coconut milk are great.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Ensure it's pure for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Plant-based butter can be used for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries work fine when thawed.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Be generous for that bright flavor.
For the Orange Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to achieve your preferred thickness.
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice Fresh juice is best for flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) with the rack positioned in the middle.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cane sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
  3. Cut cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine crumbs with small pea-sized pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, gently folding them together with a spatula.
  6. Gently fold in the cranberries until they're evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, shaping it into a circle about 1.5 inches thick.
  8. Score the surface of the dough into 8 wedges without cutting all the way through.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes and prepare the icing by whisking powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the orange icing over the cooled scones and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure the butter is very cold for a flaky texture. Adjust icing thickness as desired. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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