Professional Baker Teaches You How To Make FANCY SCONES!

Chef Anna Olson takes you from step one to step yum with this amazing Lemon Cranberry Scones recipe! Follow the directions below and you'll be baking up a storm in no time!
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Ingredients
Scones
2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
1 Tbsp (15 g) baking powder
¼ tsp (1 g) salt
1 Tbsp (6 g) finely grated lemon zest
½ cup (115 g) cool unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup (125 ml) whipping cream
¼ cup (60 ml) 2% milk, plus extra for brushing
1 large egg
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (160 g) fresh or frozen cranberries
Glaze
1 cup (130 g) icing sugar, sifted
1 ½ (22 ml) Tbsp lemon juice
Directions
Scones
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Stir in the lemon zest. Cut in the butter until the mixture is rough and crumbly but still small pieces of butter are visible.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the cream, milk, egg and vanilla together. Add this to the flour mixture and stir to just bring the dough together, turning out onto a work surface to complete bringing it together with your hands. Flatten the dough out and press the cranberries into the dough, folding it over and flattening it out a few times to incorporate the cranberries.
4. Shape the dough into a disc about 10-inches across. Cut the disc into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking tray, leaving a few inches between them. Brush the scones with a little milk and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the scones are lightly browned on top. Cool completely before glazing.
Glaze
1. For the glaze, whisk the icing sugar and lemon juice together and drizzle over the scones using the whisk or a fork. Let the glaze set for an hour before serving.
2. The scones are best enjoyed the day they are baked.
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[@rachs57]

Anna, I hope you see this comment and accept sincere thanks. I'm 67, love and been making scones for years. They've always been bricks, no matter what shortening or ingredients I've added. I followed your recipe today, cold butter and employed your double method of mixing it in w fingers then smooshing w palms. And then gentle folding over...let me just share that I did not add sugar because I used extra sharp cheddar as an add-in. These scones, if I may say so, are remarkably fluffy, cheesy and I hope not to eat them all right away. Thank you so much, will try the cranberry lemon version next. A big fan...quik note: should anyone want to do a savory cheese version like I made, I added 1 tsp or dried mustard (Colmans)

[@cherylbowen-hay827]

Sounds wonderful how much cheese

[@henriettagoldsmith5056]

​@@cherylbowen-hay827 1 cup of cheese..😘

[@cathys949]

Mmm! I love cheese and chive scones!

[@applepielicious]

I'm jealous of her flour and sugar drawers.

[@doloresscott1431]

Wonder where she lives milk and cream in glass jars where Do you buy that these days does anyone know??

[@thainikita]

Dolores Scott Anna lives in Canada.

[@marciasupersad9523]

Gosh I know what you mean 🤭

[@stephanie4351]

@@doloresscott1431 organic stores

[@nancyjohnson5483]

@@doloresscott1431 We can buy milk in glass bottles in BC Canada

[@p.k.daughtry8337]

These are the lightest, fluffiest scones I have ever made. I used fresh blueberries, but I put them in the freezer first to harden before mixing in the batter. Delicious!

[@jimmyjames6796]

Good call. Followed the advice and definitely worked out better

[@vickilarouge4855]

I searched everywhere for a simple and delicious scone recipe, and since I tried this one, it’s the only one I’ll use. I make mine with frozen blueberries and they turn out perfect, every time. Thanks, Anna!💕

[@cathymurdaca5046]

Did you just replace the cranberries with blueberries and kept everything the same?

[@kushuifong]

Love your videos - straight to the works (no boring small talk!), you are beautiful and so are your delicious bakes.

[@margaretneville4983]

I’ve been making scones for a long time. They were never great. I tried this receipe yesterday and I have to say....success, success , success. It’s the way you do the butter and folding it over. Soo delighted I’ve seen this. Thanks so much Anna..xx

[@brianaaaaaa]

yellow cornmeal is a great addition too!

[@angelasigua6832]

Just baked this with frozen blueberries! My husband and I loved it!!! - thank you. ❤️ Used double cream though instead of whipping cream (thicker consistency than whipping cream), plus milk. Also added softened soft cheese to the glaze and it turned out amazing. x

[@aumm50]

Hi, can you tell me if you used 3 cups flour or 2?

[@dianabirchall5223]

Oh my goodness... fresh blueberries! YOU are so good sharing your talent! ☺️ Thank you so much

[@kthomas8385]

Cooking and baking cannot get any simpler.. You are a great teacher.. I love all you videos even when am not cooking..they just cheer me up..

[@Maya-yp2ey]

This recipe is so perfect and surprisingly easy to make. Thanks a lot Chef Anna! ❤️

[@billieford9683]

I just made these and used dried cranberries and fresh blueberries. My home smells divine. The scones are very flaky and rose quite high. Still cooling but look forward to having for breakfast in the morning. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.

[@janetabrams5760]

I made this recipe but used lemon juice instead of zest. I have to say they are the best ones I’ve ever made.

[@graceanthony]

this is the best method and recipe for English scones. Thanks a million.

[@kwells2593]

Broke down and made these yesterday for Mother’s Day. Made a chocolate chip one because I was being pestered by the bf to make chocolate chip cookies all week. For myself I made cranberry blueberry with the lemon rind and a lemon glaze. Had to hydrate the berries first that’s how the chocolate chip one came to pass. As I waited on the berries made that one. These turned out really good. The bf who doesn’t like lemon actually liked them. I thought they both were great. Very glad I tried them. So much easier than individual cookies.

[@aumm50]

Hi, did you use 2 cups of flour or 3 cups?

[@tommyariel]

omg, I made this yesterday, my mother in law, and my friend all said it taste just like those 5 star hotel scones. It's moist and everything is just right. Thank you Anna!!

[@jmclay4317]

Thank you for sharing your recipe Ms. Anna Olson! Actually made them a few weeks ago, no lemon zest and used dried cranberries, sooo good! Learning a lot from your techniques. Making them again today.

[@Mamaosa63]

Your best scones recipe ever. For years I tried with no success till now. Everyone wants more. Thank you

[@spaforthemind297]

Easy and fantastic scones ! They came out fluffy and flaky. We all loved them and enjoyed them with our coffees. Your method of flattening the butter between your palms reminded me of my Hungarian mother baking a recipe from her mother, I’m thinking it was cookie based apple pie, and that was around 50 years ago! I had totally forgotten about it. Thank You Anna. So Yummy

[@epartoc590]

OMGosh!!! This is my First Time making home-made scones and it was the First time my son HAS EVER eaten one. They came out so deliciously light, flaky and melt-in-your-mouth that we will NEVER eat any other recipe. I substituted the orange for the lemon and the bake filled my kitchen with the most awesome aroma that I thought I was on a cooking show, LOL!!! Thank you so much Anna. These will be my go-to gift basket from now on.

[@tasha381]

For anyone who’s confused about the flour part because in the video she says 2 cups of flour, and in the description it says 3 cups. I’ve tried 3 cups of flour every time and it is good, but this once I tried 2 cups and the dough was not thick and I had to add in another cup.

[@macleodfamilyfarm]

I came here for this comment. Thank you for clarifying!

[@aimscabinet]

I also made them with 3 cups. The dough turned out a little in the wet side, but the final product was perfect.

[@kathiduran9583]

When I saw it I just referred to other recipes and they all called for 2cups so I never tried the 3 but they’re always good 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SilicornValleyGirl]

I used 2.5 cups

[@loriclayton6149]

I wish I had read this because I used just 2 cups and the dough seemed wet, but I proceeded. During baking I smelled smoke and the soft scones had leaked melted butter into the bottom of the oven. Oh my! Despite the 7 degrees outside I opened doors and windows! Brrrr! They were still tasty, but next time I’m definitely using 3 Cups of flour!

[@Momzie808]

Love those ovens & cooling racks!

[@annmcrath445]

This looks AMAZING! I love your common sense attitude towards the bake. So simple to follow! I'm so happy to have discovered your channel!

[@Spramele]

OMG utterly delicious!! I can’t stop eating them?! 😆 You are my absolute favorite baker on You tube! All your recipes are easy to follow, to the point, short videos, and fantastically scrumptious desserts! Thank you for helping me to become a great baker/cook! I appreciate you!

[@15176422]

The written recipe reads 3 cups of flour. The video recipe says 2 cups of flour. I did 3 cups of flour and had to add a little more half and half and milk liquid. I also used a baking sheet silicone liner and they did terrific. They came out beautifully.

[@lkong283]

Is it actuallly three or two cups of flour???

[@vnickcolvin4971]

I use 2 cups and it was too much liquid to flour, I’d use 3 cups.😊

[@allisonmillar1890]

I made these today and 3 cups was too much flour and I had to add more milk and butter. I’m going to try again and do 2 cups.

[@yvettereaume9870]

Her cookbook says 3 cups of flour for this recipe.

[@janicegame2372]

How about holding some of the liquid back if you use 2 cups of flour just in case!

[@caryn1464]

I just made these and as a pretty new "baker" it was super easy. This was the 2nd recipe I tried and this will now be my only scone recipe as it was loved by everyone. I added chocolate chips - these are truly amazing. Thank you!!

[@aumm50]

Did you use 2 cups of flour like she says or 3 cups flour like in the description box?

[@annemiura7767]

These look so much better than what I see for sale in coffee shops and bakeries - which are closer to what we (Brits) call rock cakes ! Don’t confuse English scones with American scones, they are completely different. Both are delicious. Although I usually make the English scones my mother taught me to make , I am going to give these a try. Thank you for your lovely video.

[@africanqueen4086]

Just finished baking these scones with orange zest. They're flaky and delicious. Thanks

[@mmck1463]

OMG I am making them tomorrow! HOW in the world does Anna Olson stay so slim!!! And, I LOVE LOVE LOVE her kitchen!!!!

[@ThuyNguyen-ol5tx]

The best recipe for scones ever! Thank you Anna!

[@Irina_M1989]

I have made at least 6 times, sometimes with dry cranberries and lemon and sometimes with raisins, as per your recipe, scones, and they always come out super delish. Thank you!

[@fenixstellar9148]

just made these with my step dad!! absolutely delicious

[@ohyum]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@joyceang3198]

Dear Anna, i consider this the best scone recipe. Crispy on the outside and soft inside. So delicious! Thank you for sharing.

[@cathys949]

Anna, I always turn to your channel for the proper method for various baked goods. Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge! I freeze cranberries at holiday time, and use them directly into scones year-round. I prefer orange with cranberry, so I use orange zest in the scones and the glaze. Lastly, I like to grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients, tossing as I go so it doesn't clump up. Hope these tips help others!

[@revwayne6168]

I just made these scones. Outstanding recipe! I didn't have fresh or frozen cranberries but used dried one that I reconstituted with orange juice; I zested the orange rather than use lemon zest because it's what I had. The house smells like a bakery and they are delightful. Thank you!

[@bevtuft3572]

Making the exact scone this morning. Love orange cranberry.

[@slam2k]

I made these today, but used frozen blueberries instead of cranberries, and they were absolutely delicious. I went with the 2 cups of flour from what she did on the video, compared to the 3 cups she has on the printed recipe, and I think the 2 cups are just right. Thanks for the recipe, I never thought i'd make a decent scone in this lifetime.

[@puringfajardo1777]

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[@paulasimson4939]

Just made these from the recipe in Anna's book calling for 3 cups of flour. Wish I'd watched this first. Agreed - too much flour and the mixture was very dry. I added more liquid but next (and there will be a next time!), I'll cut the flour amount and I'm sure they'll be perfect then. I also used a pastry cutter, but again, next time I'll do as she does in the video and flatten and "smoosh" the butter with my fingers/hands. But having said all that, they are delcious!

[@hawakarshe7904]

👍👍👍🤙

[@cathymurdaca5046]

@@paulasimson4939 Why are they posting 2 cups but written is 3 cups?

[@AmeliaCaroline]

2cups of flour = 300gr right? is it okay if i put it in the fridge before i bake it?

[@sandj4925]

Reduced the sugar to 2 tbsp(prefer less sweetness)and used 2 cups of flour, still tasted amazing! Thank you

[@alanlevine3984]

Absolutely a beautiful technique. You are an amazing young lady. Thank you.

[@teofayevblog3118]

I love ❤ the simplest way of your cooking style. Clear explanation and accurate thank you. Perfect recipe, 🥰 God bless you beyond measure.

[@mrsfiat6521]

It’s such a treat to watch you cook 🧑‍🍳😊

[@meganroberts8870]

I made these yesterday with fresh strawberries. They're so good I'm going to make another batch today for my mother!

[@joeyjoe7930]

I truly love this channel! So easy to understand and follow.

[@wanda5-w4m]

Made it but three cups of flour is too much. Wish I would have caught it.

[@baktymenseitova5914]

I baked them w/ dry cranberries and lemon, and they were so delicious. Thank you.

[@bimath8320]

I watched this video at 12 am and couldn't sleep until I made it, it is super easy and delicious, I used frozen blueberries and it turned out wow 😍😍 thank you very much

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Hello from Florida! Anna, I just made these scones. They are so light and absolutely delicious! I did not have cranberries, so I used blueberries. I added the milk in slowly, because the first time when I made it, the dough got too wet (different recipe, not yours, and it came out wrong). I used the reserved milk and brush that onto the scones. Thank you for showing us how to do it right and good!

[@liasunshine7470]

Made scones today...definitely overworked my butter and added the cranberries straight in the bowl. Next time I'll use that butter technique and fold in the berries once on the table. Thanks! Happy Teatime! 💗☕

[@lorijankowski3117]

I used 3 cups of flour; the dough was somewhat difficult to pull together and I had to work at it quite a bit. The scones came out beautifully, though! Will definitely make them again!

[@ka6148]

Try just 2 cups flour like the video. They come out more delicate

[@LinA-it9vd]

Why wouldn’t you follow the recipe?

[@jcdemc2922]

The written recipe on this video says 3 cups of flour. The video calls for two. Confusing...

[@RobbyDR]

I Like how she just walks up to the camera in the kitchen with such Swag, ready to teach us this next amazing dish😁😆😆😆

[@bellazecchini3025]

The technique of sliding the flour/butter mixture between your hands is brilliant and makes for a really great consistency! Reading the other comments I am glad I stumbled onto your vid prior.

[@auroraborealis9939]

Thank you so much for you showed not only cups but also grams in the recepy. I was searching for such a video,mostly ppl don't put grams.

[@suzita4019]

It has loads of Flavour. Tasty Scones

[@1life_Only]

Love your no BS, drama free channel 👍🏾

[@patriciamullin5555]

I just love Anna because I have been watching her skills for YEARS…😊😊🎉🎉🎉

[@carbee2010]

Made this this morning...with blueberries...and they are delicious...will make again soon with cranberries

[@swetaseazypeazykitchen8895]

I just love your recipes and your kitchen.

[@nthabisengmasinge2278]

Thank you for the recipe, made these and substituted the blueberries with raisins. They tasted very good.

[@positivelybeautiful1]

I just made these scones this morning in FL. They turned out perfectly, “ a cross between a biscuit and cake “ as you said. Thank you Ms. Anna!

[@JAF1955]

Did you use 2 cups of flour or 3 cups??

[@positivelybeautiful1]

I used 3 cups of flour. Add the liquid slowly. The first time I made it, I pour in all the liquids & it was a bit wet, and I had to add a little more flour, so it did not came out perfectly. But, the second time around, I added it slowly until combined like in the video.

[@1malons]

@@positivelybeautiful1 so 3 cups? 750grams of flour? Written recipe is different to what Anna did... Hope you can help...thanks

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Hi M T. I used 3 cups for the recipe. I cup flour= 120grams (4.2 oz). So, 3 cups=360 grams. I don’t have a scale, but weigh is supposed to be exact? Just add the liquid in slowly. I had to watch Anna’s video several times to check the consistency. I hope this helps (from my experience), Anna is the expert of course.

[@1malons]

@@positivelybeautiful1 thank you very much for reply. I had the cup conversions written down, but could not find it. I work in grams or ounces and got myself confused! Haha. I will make these. Usually make without cream, but these look a whole lot better! Thanks again.

[@elainemcdonald1463]

Just made these during our covid-19 lockdown, gorgeous recipe, many thanx. Must say all your recipes turn out lovely🇮🇪😊

[@rositamendes9248]

Thank you Annna for your great recipe. Also thank you so much for writing your ingredients below that really helps a lot. 😊 Take note it's not 3 cups as someone mentioned. It's 300g which is 2 cups flour...😊

[@cristineinnamorato7011]

This is the first time I was successful making scones. They are absolutely delicious!! I love this recipe.

[@joyb2285]

I have made these scones twice already, but instead of lemon I used orange and they turned out perfect!! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe. 😘😘🤗🤗

[@paulasimson4939]

Love your idea of using orange - thanks!

[@joyb2285]

Paula Simson The best scones ever! Love your kitchen by the way.

[@epartoc590]

Thank you, Joy. I was wondering if I could substitute Orange for the Lemon. Now, with your comment I feel confident enough to try it out.

[@msr1116]

Cranberry and orange do marry well, same with blueberries and lemon.

[@joyb2285]

@@epartoc590 You are welcome. I also added orange zest to the glaze and it is yummy.

[@LilleypodH]

You are so awesome. So professional but so friendly and an excellent teacher. Thanks so much 😊

[@heathergittens3223]

Wow. You make it simple to do with just the ingredients that we will have at home. Thank you for that. I may try it. I love scones!

[@4mulasocio]

Thank you for this awesome recipe and technique! It worked for me. Yummy!

[@judichristopher4604]

EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank you for sharing this video.

[@elsiemontgomery5866]

Love Anna Olson and the great way she explains things!❤️

[@margaretneville4983]

Love the inside of fridge...so perfect.

[@neilreid9005]

A really great recipe! I thawed out blueberries on the first try- it added too much liquid to the dough. Second try I folded the berries in while still frozen. Perfect! Thanks Anna!

[@mildredhare715]

I love Ana Olson's recipes, they're my go to .

[@Mavka-m7f]

Hi😁👋 Thank you for the recipe. just made it today , with nuts and other with grapes ( I have to cut grapes in half, before I put in the dough). My family loved it. ❤

[@trishwfulton6981]

I made a plain variety of these this morning. Yum! Very flaky and light.

[@bhartibawani1878]

I envy her in many ways her inspiring ways to rush us into the kitchen, shevisvjyst too good!! All the way from Kenya!!!

[@ThuyNguyen-ol5tx]

Anna, you are the Goddess of Desserts. I came upon your channel by accident and tried out this recipe. It was the most delicious fluffy, soft, scrumptious scones which I made for the first time. All of your desserts are to die for. Thank you for making me a successful chef in my boyfriend's eyes😄. Wish I could upload a picture too. Love your beautiful organized kitchen.

[@rabiamohd8253]

Love it with lemon, I will try it

[@nancynehme3043]

And her oven!!! It’s awesome!!!

[@cchcc99]

I follow the way you knead the dough to make banana raisin scones. They come out fantastic. Thank you very much for your teaching. ❤️👍🙏

[@monifa3605]

My dream kitchen! So jealous of how your "pantry draws" are set up. The scones look so flaky & soft! 💕

[@susiedisney2527]

I'm watching you make Maple Pumpkin scones and I didn't realize this was you. Love your show! I learn so much!

[@cocinandoconlillie5062]

Made them delicious recipe! Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@annschmidt1483]

I have madethis recipe yesterday and it is really amazing! THANK YOU!

[@gaitreeferguson3012]

This scone is so fluffy and nice to eat.

[@lindiwezulu1110]

Ive tried this scones . They're the best. Thank you soo much for the recipe 🙏❤

[@luannsummers5202]

I know you posted this about 3 years ago but I just saw it and wanted to try this. I followed the above recipe and found it was very dry and dense. I re-watched the video again and noticed the difference--you said to use 2 cups of flour and recipe says 3!! Next time I try I will use the 2 cups to see if this rectifies the issues. Other than it being dense the flavor was great (even though I forgot to put the sugar in but added chocolate chips).

[@sp7438]

Yes! It’s NOT 3 cups of flour. It’s 2 cups!! Recipe should be corrected.

[@t.cobbseats8765]

WOW! These look fabulous! Thank you very much for the tips!

[@nonhlanhlathulisile1930]

i tried this scone recipe its so delicious thank u anna

[@bettyg.9348]

One of the best sconce recipes I’ve ever made.

[@donnamcgowan7691]

Thank you so much for using us measurements

[@ohyum]

You are welcome Donna!

[@silaziri113]

Hello Anna, I love your videos! The scones look so delicious. I was thinking that you could acctually freeze the whole butter as a chunk and slice it thinly with a kitchen grater, to create the flakyness. :) just a tip 😉

[@vickilarouge4855]

That’s how I do it, and it works perfectly!

[@tammiemartinez6485]

Hm, great tip. I've been freezing then grating my frozen butter then blending it in with a pastry blender. I've gotten great results but I must admit. Grating frozen butter is a bit of a workout, lol...

[@shireenabdulla7359]

Anna you are one hak of a baker I fellow all yrs recipes bless you grow and grow keep the amazing 😍 yummy to us love from NZ

[@hilarybovis6543]

I enjoy watching this video about scones I love scones with cherry and raspberry thank you

[@rlorfeo]

I just baked a batch!!! Amazing!!! I tried lots of different scone recipes during the years and this is one of the top three!!! Just used orange instead of lemon (I did not want to go to the store, lol). Flaky, light, delicious. They melt in your mouth!

[@ohyum]

Wonderful to hear!

[@aimscabinet]

Thank you for sharing the recipe. They turned out slightly crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Perfect for me, as a retired airline pilot😊

[@karmafairy351]

Hi Anna great video! I'm trying to make this right now. In the description it says 3 cups of All-purpose flour, but you say 2 cups of flour in the video so I'm not sure how much flour I should use.

[@jennybrenneman4531]

The classic English scones that I’ve seen and made aren’t triangles but round, more like a biscuit. But this recipe looks delicious!

[@v60please90]

Anna, I love your folding technique when making scones! I will definitely try this recipe out. Thanks for sharing!

[@nikodimser8225]

Wonderful explanation, professional movie, thank you.

[@brendatapp3159]

Followed your recipe, oh my absolutely fabulous! Thanks for sharing.

[@antoinettelalla9480]

Hi Anna. I’ve never succeeded at scones even though they are so simple to make. These look amazing, & I’m just about ready to bake mine. Was wondering, in the recipe i printed it calls for 3 cups flour but the video you say 2 cups. Is there a reason for the difference? Can’t wait to taste mine 🥰

[@kathiduran9583]

Wish you coulda got an answer to this

[@connierose648]

@@kathiduran9583 me too

[@beechwoodbabes4]

I'm going to make this recipe, but I'd like to double check, do I use 2 or 3 cups of flour? Thanks so much

[@GrannyReplica]

Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Made them today and they turned out sooo! sooo delicious. I will definitely make them again in the future. Easy to make, quick to make AND super delicious?! yes, please.

[@yolandalopez5487]

Thank you for sharing!! I will try it, they look so delicious!!