Orange Scones

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Delightful Orange Scones Recipe

🧡 Introduction:

These Orange Scones are tender, buttery, and bursting with zesty citrus flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack with tea or coffee, these scones strike the perfect balance between sweetness and tang. They’re glazed with an irresistible orange icing for an extra layer of citrusy goodness.

🌍 Origin:

Scones originated in Scotland and became popular throughout the British Isles, often enjoyed with tea. While traditional scones are plain or studded with raisins, American variations introduced richer, sweeter scones with flavorings like blueberry, pumpkin spice — and in this case, vibrant orange zest and juice for a bright twist on the classic.

🧺 Ingredients:

For the scones:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream or buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the orange glaze:

  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional for extra zing)

🍽️ Optional Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped candied orange peel
  • A pinch of ground cardamom or cinnamon for warmth
  • Turbinado sugar for sprinkling on top before baking

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. 

Preheat and Prep:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. 

Make the Dough:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in orange zest.

3. 

Wet Ingredients:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, orange juice, cream, and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the dough just comes together (do not overmix).

4. 

Shape the Scones:

  • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 2–3 times.
  • Pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet.

5. 

Bake:

  • Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

6. 

Make the Glaze:

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth and pourable.
  • Drizzle over cooled scones.

✅ Tips for Success:

  • Use very cold butter and don’t overwork the dough to keep the scones tender and flaky.
  • Let the shaped scones chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before baking for better rise and structure.
  • Don’t skip the glaze — it amplifies the citrus flavor beautifully!

💡 Recommendations:

  • Serve warm with clotted cream or orange marmalade.
  • Pair with Earl Grey tea, chamomile, or a vanilla latte.
  • Make a double batch and freeze the unbaked scones — bake straight from frozen, just add 2–3 more minutes.

🧾 Nutrition Information (Per Scone – Approximate):

  • Calories: 280
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
    (Will vary based on optional ingredients and exact portion size.)

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