Anise cranberry orange scones have just a hint of anise imparting lots of flavor. Drizzled with glaze, they are perfect as a gift, a snack or served for breakfast.
Anise Cranberry Orange Scones
- 3 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. anise seeds, crushed (not star anise)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup cold butter, cut up
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 tsp butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp. orange zest
- 4 tsp orange juice (or to desired consistency)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a baking sheet, or line with a silicone mat.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, orange zest, baking powder, anise seeds, salt and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut in the 3/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add dried cranberries; stir. Add buttermilk and vanilla; stir just until moistened.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently; pat into a 10-inch circle. Cut into 12 wedges and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake about 18-20 minutes or until golden. Cool 10 minutes then transfer to cooling rack.
Stir together the glaze ingredients using enough orange juice to desired consistency. Drizzle or spread onto cooled scones.
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I have a hot cuppa, wish I had one of these scones too:@)
They look really good and that's a delicious flavor combination
Absolutely loving the way these scones look! Yummy♥
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