Description
These Orange Cream Scones are soft, buttery, and bursting with citrus flavor! Made with fresh orange zest and heavy cream, they’re perfectly tender and flaky. Whether you enjoy them plain, drizzled with an orange glaze, or paired with your favorite jam, they make an irresistible breakfast or tea-time treat
Ingredients
For the Scones:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
For the Orange Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3️⃣ Cut in the butter: Add the cold cubed butter and mix using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4️⃣ Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice. Pour this into the dry ingredients and gently mix until a dough forms.
5️⃣ Shape the scones: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Pat it into an 8-inch circle, about 1 inch thick, and cut it into 8 equal wedges.
6️⃣ Bake: Place the scones on the baking sheet, spacing them apart. Brush the tops with a little extra heavy cream. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
7️⃣ Make the glaze (optional): Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm scones.
8️⃣ Serve & enjoy!
Notes
✅ Use cold butter for the best flaky texture.
✅ Don’t overmix the dough—this keeps the scones soft.
✅ For extra crunch, sprinkle sugar on top before baking.
✅ Freeze unbaked scones for up to 2 months and bake when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American