Raise your hand if you wish every week was only 3 days. If you are not raising your hand, then you must be on something.
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to shop for gifts. Raise your hand if you want to do my Christmas shopping for me. I will love you forever.
Raise your hand if stuffed yourself silly last week. It’s time to lighten up a little bit. You know, for at least a few days before all that holiday baking and parties start.
Cranberry and orange are one of my favorite flavor combos, especially this time of year. I usually just make a whole lot of cranberry orange bread, but I went for a scone this time. Greek yogurt helps to cut the fat and adds a nice tang to these scrumptious scones.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 cup sugar
- zest of one orange
- 3 tbs. butter, diced into small cubes
- 3/4 cup low fat, plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2/3 cup fresh cranberries
- raw sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and orange zest.
- Add in the diced butter and using two knives or a pastry blender, work the butter into the flour mixture.
- Make a well in the center.
- Add in the yogurt and orange juice. Stir until just combined.
- Stir in the cranberries, do not overmix.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Knead together the dough and pat into an 8-inch circle. Cut the dough into 8 slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat. Sprinkle some raw sugar on top of each scone.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
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Breakfast for life right here my friend
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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I’m raising my hand & wishing I had one of these scones in it
CJ at Food Stories recently posted..What’s Your Food Story?
Definitely raising my hand for that first one. I dearly wish this was a 3 day week…*sigh*
Ok I have got to get back on the scone wagon..I fell off sometime last year and I miss it! Your scones look fabulous and I desperately want to make some cranberry ones!
Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie recently posted..Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
I’ve yet to make a scone. I really need to get on that.
claire @ the realistic nutritionist recently posted..Mini Dark Chocolate Cakes with Mint Chocolate Chip Icing for #SundaySuppers
Oh, boy, do these look wonderful! I love cranberry orange quick bread, and so glad to use these same delicious flavors in a yummy scone! What a delightful way to start the day!
I think I could even cope with a four-day work week (I worked on Friday). Wow, these look fabulous–the Greek yogurt is a nice touch!
Cucina49 recently posted..Taking the Cake
Fabulous recipe! I love that there isn’t to much sugar in ti!! If I made this tonight, do you think it will be ok tomorrow morning?
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Sugar Plum White Chocolate Cake Bites / Giveaway
Hey Jennifer, they should be okay the next morning. I would just store them in an airtight container. Since the fat content is so low, they could dry out.
cranberry orange is my favorite flavor in muffins & scones!! this is great, especially with that Greek yogurt!!
Julie @ Table for Two recently posted..Harry & David Moose Munch {Giveaway}
Can I move in with you? These scones look like they need to get to know me better.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Gingerbread 7-Layer Bars
I love cranberry orange, and I love scones even more. These are perfect! And I would totally do your Christmas shopping for you
Anna @ hiddenponies recently posted..O Christmas Tree!
These scones look amazing and love the flavors of orange and cranberry together. PS… I was totally raising my hand for a 3 day week.
Ramona recently posted..Masala Chicken Stew
I am trying to make scones more often. I do like the combo of cranberries and orange. My mom makes a bread each Christmas. Your scones are beautiful. Love the sugar on top.
Emily @ Life on Food recently posted..Maple Pecan Granola
Can I use dry cranberries? That’s all I have. These look yum and no eggs!!!
Of course, Roma!
I love scones, but have yet to make them with greek yogurt…love this idea! I’m with you on three day weeks. I’m pretty sure I could get all my shopping done with the extra time
Baking Serendipity recently posted..‘Tis the Season
Nice! Definitely one of my favorite flavor combinations!
Anita at Hungry Couple recently posted..Baked Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
These look so sunny and delightful! I love the brightness of the orange + cranberries =)
The Squishy Monster recently posted..Random Acts of Christmas
I raised my hand for all but 2 – can’t do the christmas shopping. I hate shopping malls – enter amazon prime – a god send!
Love these scones btw. I just made a cranberry orange bread and the flavor combo is amazing. Want to trade?
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious recently posted..Philly Cheesesteak Pizza with Balsamic Fig Reduction and a Giveaway!
I literally JUST had an orange cranberry scone for breakfast yesterday!!!! Now I am wishing I had made my own b/c these just seem so much better. I love love love shopping for gifts but this year – i just want to stay inside and avoid the crowds! I did get some done last weekend though, which felt nice!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..cookies n’ cream peanut butter bark.
I bet the combination of cranberry and orange tastes heavenly! So light and bright. Perfect for this Holiday season, yum!
Shawn @ I Wash…You Dry recently posted..Super Easy {3 ingredient} Peppermint Bark + a Giveaway
I just bought cranberries and an orange today!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts recently posted..Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabars
I love orange and cranberry together. Even made scones a while back with them. Will have to try your version as well. Thanks for sharing.
p.s. I’m all for 3 day-week. sign me up!
Roxana | Roxana’s Home Baking recently posted..Hot Chocolate Cookies and a @greenblacksUS gift #25recipestoXmas
I’m down for anything that utilizes the cranberry orange combo. These scones look yummy. Oh, and I’m stuffed to the gills with turkey. I don’t even want to think about eating anymore turkey.