Description
These Fresh Orange Scones are bursting with citrus flavor and make a perfect treat for breakfast or snack time. The tender, crumbly scones are topped with a sweet orange glaze, adding an extra layer of zesty sweetness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
For Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a circle, cut into wedges, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add dried cranberries or white chocolate chips to the dough.
- To make ahead, freeze unbaked wedges and bake directly from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
