Description
These orange scones are a delightful treat that combines the bright, zesty flavor of fresh oranges with a tender, buttery crumb. Topped with a sweet orange glaze, they make the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of two medium oranges
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- For the glaze: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest. Use your fingertips to rub them together until the sugar is moistened and fragrant.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the sugar mixture. Stir to combine.
- Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture using the large holes of a box grater. Use your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and egg until smooth.
- Stir the sour cream mixture into the flour mixture using a fork until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to press the dough into a ball. It will be sticky at first but will come together as you work it.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and pat it into an 8-inch circle about ¾ inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 triangles.
- Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the scones are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and orange juice until smooth.
- Once the scones are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of each scone. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavour, consider adding dried cranberries or white chocolate chips to the dough.
- For a warm spice note, you can add a pinch of ground cardamom or cinnamon to the dough.
- Leftover scones can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to a month.
- To reheat frozen scones, warm them in a 300°F (150°C) oven for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
