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Glazed Orange Scones
Soft on the inside with a browned outside edge, these glazed orange scones are delightful for any breakfast or brunch! Bake them up for your next early morning meal, and everyone will go crazy over them.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 8 Scones
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp orange zest
- ½ cup unsalted butter (chilled)
- ½ cup heavy cream (chilled)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sugar Crystals (for topping)
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest together.
- Use a box grater to grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients. Use your hands to lightly mix the butter into the flour.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour over the butter and dry ingredients and stir to combine. Trying to work the dough as little as possible, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and work into a ball. Flatten into an 8-9 inch disc. Use a sharp knife to cut into 6-8 equal pieces.
- Arrange the pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each one. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until nice and golden brown. If you find the scones are browning too quickly, lay a sheet of foil over the top of them to prevent them from burning while they finish baking. Allow them to cool for at least 5-10 minutes before drizzling the icing over the top.
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Icing
- In a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice and heavy cream. If needed, thin with more orange juice 1 teaspoon at a time.
Notes
- Originally Posted on June 11, 2013
- Updated on March 1, 2022
Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
162mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
497IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 497IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.