Orange Breakfast Scones
Brighten up your morning with these delightful Orange Breakfast Scones, a perfect balance of buttery richness and zesty citrus flavor. Featuring fresh orange zest and juice, these scones are infused with a refreshing tang that pairs beautifully with a tender, flaky texture. Made with cold, cubed butter for that signature crumbly bite, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it an easy yet impressive breakfast or brunch treat. For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle on the optional orange glaze that enhances the citrusy goodness. Serve these golden-brown wedges warm with a dollop of butter, marmalade, or your favorite jam, and let the classic combination of flavors transform your morning routine. Perfect for weekend gatherings or a cozy self-indulgence, these orange scones are a simple way to turn ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.333 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 1.5 tablespoons orange juice (for optional glaze)
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, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the orange zest to evenly distribute the citrus flavor.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the orange juice, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to form a cohesive ball. Flatten it into a disc approximately 1 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or a bench scraper, cut the dough into 8 equal wedges like a pie.
Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown around the edges and the tops are firm.
Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for about 5-10 minutes.
If you’d like to add an optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the slightly cooled scones.
Serve warm and enjoy with butter, marmalade, or your favorite jam!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.5 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.2 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 538 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 2229 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.3 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 536 mg | 11% | |
*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.
