Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Scones

Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Scones recipe – perfectly tender, slightly crisp on the outside, bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange!

🌸 Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Scones

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp orange zest (from 1 large orange)

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)

• 2/3 cup dried cranberries (or fresh/frozen)

• 2/3 cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Orange Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp fresh orange juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.

3. Cut in Butter:
   Add cold, cubed butter. Cut in with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add Cranberries:
   Stir in cranberries to coat with flour.

5. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In a small bowl, whisk cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into the dry mixture and gently stir just until combined.

6. Shape Scones:
   On a floured surface, pat dough into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet. Brush tops with cream.

7. Bake:
   Bake 16–20 minutes, until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

8. Glaze (Optional):
   Mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.

🧡 Tips:

• Use fresh cranberries for extra tartness, but dice them slightly.

• If your gluten-free flour doesn’t contain xanthan gum, add 1/2 tsp.

• Freeze butter beforehand for easier cutting and flakier scones.