Orange Scones
These delicious orange scones are perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. They are light, flaky, and bursting with citrus flavor.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Egg - 1
- Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
- Freshly squeezed orange juice - 1/4 cup
- Orange zest - 2 tablespoons
- Cold unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, cubed
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- Sugar - 1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, heavy cream, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
- Shape the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Using a sharp knife or a biscuit cutter, cut the dough into 8 wedges or rounds.
- Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the scones cool on a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 10g