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Matcha Cranberry Scones

These tender matcha cranberry scones are the perfect treat for the holidays! They're filled with matcha powder, cranberries, and a whole lot of butter.

Matcha Cranberry Scones
Prep time
1 hr
Cook time
15 min
Yield
7 servings
Difficulty
MEDIUM

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 ½ tsp matcha powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (frozen)
  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup cranberries (frozen)
  • 2 tbsp demerara sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and matcha powder in a bowl. Make sure to sift the matcha powder into the bowl. Mix and set aside.

  2. 2

    Grate the frozen butter with a boxed grater. Add to the flour mixture and combine with 2 forks until the butter pieces are pea sized. Set aside in the fridge while you mix the wet ingredients.

  3. 3

    Add heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract to a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Whisk together until combined. I preferred using a liquid measuring cup because it was easier to pour into the dry ingredients.

  4. 4

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add the cranberries. Mix until you see large clumps form. If the dough looks dry, add a teaspoon of heavy cream at a time until it comes together.

  5. 5

    Prepare 2 baking sheets by covering them with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Empty the dough onto a floured surface. Bring all the pieces together into a 7 inch disk. Cut the dough with a sharp knife into 7 triangles. They should look like small pizza slices. Transfer each piece onto the prepared baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Brush each scone with heavy cream for that golden crust. Lastly, sprinkle demerara/turbinado sugar on top of each scone.

  8. 8

    Place the scones in the fridge for 45 minutes to cool. This will reduce spreading in the oven.

  9. 9

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

  10. 10

    Once done cooling, bake the scones for 15-20 minutes until the tops have a light golden brown color.

  11. 11

    Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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