Quick Holiday Cranberry Biscuits

Elevate your holiday breakfast table with these Quick Holiday Cranberry Biscuits—a delightful blend of festive flavors and comforting texture. Crafted in just 15 minutes of prep time, these golden-brown biscuits are infused with sweet-tart dried cranberries and aromatic orange zest, offering a perfect balance of flavor in every bite. With cold, cubed butter for flaky layers and a touch of buttermilk for tenderness, these easy-to-make biscuits come together effortlessly. A sprinkle of coarse sugar on top adds a subtle crunch, while their warm, inviting aroma fills your kitchen. Serve them fresh out of the oven with butter, honey, or a smear of jam for a holiday treat that's as indulgent as it is simple. Perfect for Christmas morning or a holiday brunch, this recipe is your go-to for quick, comforting baked goods.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 0.75 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons milk (for brushing)
• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the dried cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Gradually pour in the buttermilk, stirring just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat or roll the dough into a 1-inch thick circle.

Step 7

Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out as many biscuits as possible. Re-roll the scraps gently and cut additional biscuits.

Step 8

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with milk, and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

Step 11

Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter, honey, or jam!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(728.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2359.1

Total Fat 105.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 282.5mg	0%
Sodium 2800.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 319.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 120.0g
Protein 32.7g	0%

Vitamin D 115.2IU	0%
Calcium 379.2mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 693.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 54.2%