Making Orange Cranberry Cream Scones is simple and enjoyable. Follow these steps for the perfect batch:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Add Flavor Components: Fold in the chopped cranberries and orange zest into the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
5. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream and vanilla extract together.
6. Combine Mixtures: Pour the cream mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
7. Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
8. Cut Scones: Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the round into 8 wedges. Transfer the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Prepare Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of the scones for a golden finish.
10. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
11. Cool Scones: Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow the scones to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before serving.

With these easy steps, you’ll soon have a batch of fresh, incredible scones ready to impress anyone lucky enough to taste them!