Matcha Cranberry Scones (Print Version)
Flaky, buttery scones with earthy matcha and tart cranberries. Ready in just over half an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
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 the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work it in 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, leaving space between each scone.
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 warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The earthy matcha balances tart cranberries in a way that feels sophisticated but tastes like home
- These scones come together in under 40 minutes but taste like they came from a proper patisserie
02 -
- Cold ingredients are not optional here—warm butter melts into the flour instead of creating those tender flakes that make scones worth eating
- Stirring until just combined is the golden rule, and I learned this the hard way after making hockey pucks my first three attempts
03 -
- If your dough feels impossibly sticky, lightly flour your hands instead of adding more flour to the dough itself
- White chocolate chunks tucked in alongside the cranberries make these feel like a proper afternoon tea treat