Audrey’s Favorite Glazed Orange Scones Recipe

Recipe Highlight: https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/glazed-orange-scones/

Makes 8 scones.

INGREDIENTS

Citrus-infused sugar:

• 1/3 cup sugar
• zest of two medium oranges

Scones:

• Citrus-infused sugar (see above)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 egg

Glaze:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, make your citrus-infused sugar mixture by combining sugar and orange zest and mixing with your fingertips. Really get in there and mix the zest and sugar between fingertips until the oils are released from the zest! You will know you are there when the sugar is moistened and fragrant. Let the mixture sit on counter for at least 30 minutes to fully infuse flavors if you want to maximize the flavor, but waiting is not a required step.
3. To the citrus-infused sugar, add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix until combined.
4. Grate butter into flour mixture on the large holes of a box grater; use your fingers to work in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream and egg until smooth.
6. Using a fork, stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to press the dough against the bowl into a ball. The dough will be sticky first, but as you press, the dough will come together.
7. Place on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch circle about 3/4-inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 triangles; place on prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and prepare the glaze.
8. In a medium bowl, prepare the glaze by mixing together the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and orange juice. Whisk until smooth. Dip the top of the scones into the glaze and allow the glaze to harden. Double-dipping is best!

NOTES

Kiddos: I love you so much! Please visit the link provided to the original recipe for pictures of the process used in making these amazing scones. As stated in the original recipe, these scones are peak when double-dipped in the glaze. We’ve added cranberries to this recipe, as well as subbed lemon for the citrus and using diced fresh strawberries. I’ve always wanted to do the same with blueberries. The sky is the limit! The base recipe is FANTASTIC, and these scrumptious scones are a great addition to any day! Enjoy!