Orange Cream Scones – Step by Step

These Orange Creamsicle Scones are tender and flaky, with fresh orange zest throughout and a dreamy orange glaze!

Orange Cream Scones – Step by Step

Prep Time : 25 mins

Prep Time : 15 mins

Total Time : 40 mins,

Ingredients

Scones

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tbsp orange zest, about the zest of 1 large orange
• 1/2 cup cubed butter, cold
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze

• 3 Tbsp butter, melted
• 1-1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest (optional–it makes the glaze extra orange-flavored!)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with cooking oil).

• Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter (or using a standing mixer) and mix the dough until the butter is about the size of peas, and the dough resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

• In a small bowl, whisk egg, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and pat into a 1″ thick circle. Cut into 8 triangles. Place scones on parchment lined baking tray, making sure the scones are evenly spaced apart.

• Brush the tops of each scone with a little bit of heavy cream, and bake for 15-16 minutes, or until scones are golden brown.

• While the scones are cooling, mix together melted butter, powdered sugar (starting with 1 cup), vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest. If the glaze seems too thin, add in the last 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.

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