Double Orange Scones with Orange Butter
Brighten your morning with these delightful Double Orange Scones with Orange Butter, a citrus lover’s dream! These tender, flaky scones are infused with the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed orange juice and zest, giving them a double-dose of citrus goodness. A buttery orange glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish, while the whipped orange butter—blended with honey and orange zest—takes indulgence to the next level. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, these scones are quick to prepare, baking up golden and fragrant in just 15 minutes. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, they’re a sunshine-filled addition to any table. Serve warm and watch them disappear! Keywords: orange scones, citrus scones, orange butter recipe, brunch ideas, easy breakfast pastry.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 unit large egg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon orange juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for orange butter)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (for orange butter)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for orange butter)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the tablespoon of orange zest.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, heavy cream, and egg.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a 1-inch-thick circle.
Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 wedges.
Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the scones are golden on the edges and set in the center. Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.
While the scones cool, prepare the orange glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of orange juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones.
For the orange butter, whip together the softened butter, 1 teaspoon of orange zest, and honey until light and fluffy.
Serve the scones warm, spread with the orange butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.8 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.4 g | 682% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 766 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 2200 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.0 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 614 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
