Orange Scones with Glaze
Fluffy, buttery, and citrusy – this orange scone recipe is the perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
Print Pin Servings: 8
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $5–$7
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl For combining dry and wet ingredients
- 1 Pastry cutter Or use two forks to cut in the butter
- 1 Bench scraper or sharp knife For cutting dough into wedges
- 1 Heavy baking sheet Ensures even baking
- 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- ⅔ cup heavy cream or buttermilk
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice add more for desired consistency
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Whisk cream, egg, orange zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Stir wet into dry just until combined.
- Pat dough into a circle and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place on baking sheet with spacing.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm scones.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.6mg