Cranberry Pecan Christmas Scones Food

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CRANBERRY PECAN SCONES



Cranberry Pecan Scones image

Based on the traditional Scottish biscuits, these scones are packed with cranberries and crunchy pecans. You may add food coloring to the glaze if desired.

Provided by M. Goldman

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
½ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
1 egg white, beaten
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine 3/4 cup milk and vinegar in a bowl; let stand until milk is curdled, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender. Smooth remaining butter clumps with hands; stir in milk mixture, cranberries, and pecans. Knead until dough comes together in a ball.
  • Place dough onto a floured work surface. Roll out with a rolling pin to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into long, 2-inch wide strips with a sharp knife; cut strips into triangles. Transfer to the baking sheet. Brush tops with egg white.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons milk in a small bowl; mix until combined. Drizzle over scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 119 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CRANBERRY PECAN SCONES



Cranberry Pecan Scones image

Cranberries adds festive color and fun flavor to baked goods and other dishes. These scones are a favorite treat for breakfast or a snack.-Sandy Ferrario, Ione, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, beat the eggs, orange juice, vanilla and orange zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans., Pat dough into a 6-1/2-in. circle on a greased baking sheet. Combine egg white and water; brush over dough. Cut into eight wedges (do not separate). , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY PECAN SCONES



Cranberry Pecan Scones image

This recipe is delicious and healthful- it's half whole grains, although you'd never guess it! I make the oat flour by grinding up oatmeal or instant oatmeal. You could also substitute whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour. You can use fresh or frozen cranberries for this recipe.

Provided by Chef Lele

Categories     Scones

Time 26m

Yield 8 scones, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, chilled
2/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup cranberries
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Roughly chop cranberries.
  • Sift together dry ingredients (flour through salt) in a bowl, mix in sugar. Crumble in the butter.
  • Make a well and stir in the milk, then stir in cranberries, pecans, and lemon zest. Dough will be sticky!
  • Pat out into a circle on a lightly floured surface- the circle should be 8 inches or so in diameter.
  • Cut into wedges like a pizza- 8 total. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake for 16 minutes or so, or until browned to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 247.2, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8.5, Protein 4.6

More about "cranberry pecan christmas scones food"

When you want to bake the scones, just preheat your oven to 375F. Once your oven's hot, remove the scones from the freezer and place them on your greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. No need to thaw them! Bake them for an extra 2-3 minutes. How to Serve Cranberry Oat Pecan Scones. I think these scones are sweet enough to serve on their own.
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