Description
These Fresh Orange Scones are bursting with citrus flavor and topped with a sweet orange glaze. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat!
Ingredients
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Main Scone Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- â…” cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the orange glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the scone dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together cream, egg, orange juice, and vanilla. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir just until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a circle, cut into wedges, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the orange glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest. Drizzle over warm or cooled scones before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add dried cranberries or mini chocolate chips to the dough.
- These scones freeze well—just thaw and reheat before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
