Cranberry Scones

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

3. Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

4. Stir in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

6. Pour the cream mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently stir until the dough starts to come together.

7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it holds together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

8. Shape the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 equal wedges.

9. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.

10. Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra cream for a golden finish.

11. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and baked through.

12. Remove from the oven and let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.