Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Fresh Orange Scones. These scones are tender, flaky, and bursting with vibrant citrus flavor. Topped with a sweet and tangy orange glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delicious snack. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures a batch of scones that are irresistibly fresh and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scones:
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 large orange (or 2 medium oranges)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg
Orange Glaze:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–4 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. Add flour mixture and toss to combine.
- Grate cold butter into the mixture. Using hands, work in butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- In a small bowl, whisk sour cream and egg until smooth. Gently stir into flour mixture until just combined.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface, pat into an 8-inch circle about ¾ inch thick, and cut into 8 triangles.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-17 minutes, until tops are golden. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip tops of cooled scones into glaze or drizzle on top.
Notes
For the best texture, use frozen butter and work it quickly into the flour mixture.
If the glaze is too thick, add additional orange juice, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Leftover scones can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 scones
- Calories: 383 kcal per serving
