Description
Savor the delightful taste of fluffy orange scones, bursting with citrus goodness—perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh oranges
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, orange zest, and juice. Pour this into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing!
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times. Pat into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into wedges or shapes of your choice.
- Place shaped scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
Notes
- For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter.
- Brush the tops with cream before baking for an extra golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg