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Tender, buttery Orange Cream Scones with a light, fluffy crumb and a bright citrus glaze, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest until evenly combined.
  3. Cut cold butter into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough into a 1-inch thick circle.
  7. Cut the dough into 8 even wedges and place them on the prepared baking tray with space between each.
  8. Brush the tops with a little heavy cream to promote browning.
  9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before glazing.
  10. For the glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, and 1 teaspoon grated orange zest until smooth.
  11. Adjust glaze consistency by adding a drop more juice if too thick or more sugar if too runny.
  12. Spread or drizzle the glaze over warm scones and let set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky texture., Mix dough gently to avoid toughness., Extra orange zest in glaze enhances flavor., Heavy cream can be replaced with half-and-half or milk, but cream gives best richness., Scones freeze well, both baked and unbaked; freeze up to 2 months., Dough can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking., Variations include adding poppy seeds, nuts, chocolate chips, or using lemon zest instead of orange., For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum., Serve warm with tea, coffee, whipped cream, marmalade, or fresh fruit salad.

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