Matcha Cranberry Scones (Print version)
Flaky, buttery pastries with matcha and sweet cranberries
# What goes in:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 2/3 cup cold whole milk
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 2/3 cup dried cranberries
→ For Finishing
11 - 1 tablespoon milk for brushing
12 - 1-2 tablespoons coarse sugar
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, matcha, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Cut it in with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Add dried cranberries. Stir gently with a spatula just until the dough comes together—do not overmix.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
07 - Cut the dough into 8 wedges and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
08 - Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
09 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the scones are set and lightly golden at the edges.
10 - Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- The earthy matcha balances tart cranberries in a way that feels sophisticated yet comforting
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a fancy bakery
02 -
- Overmixing is the enemy of tender scones, so stop as soon as the dough comes together
- Cold ingredients are essential, so if your butter softens while working, pop the bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes
03 -
- Grate frozen butter instead of cubing it for even faster incorporation and flakier results
- Chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes if your kitchen runs warm