Description
Orange Scones are buttery, flaky pastries infused with fresh orange zest and juice, topped with a sweet citrus glaze. These bakery-style scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- Optional: extra orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, cream, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick circle, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place scones on the baking sheet and brush tops with a little cream.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- While scones cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice to make the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm scones and serve.
Notes
- Add dried cranberries, walnuts, or mini chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Use lemon zest and juice for a variation.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for added crunch.
- Freeze scones unbaked and bake straight from frozen with extra time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
