Best Glazed Orange Scones Recipes

ORANGE GLAZED BLUEBERRY SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; mix thoroughly. Cut in butter using 2 forks or a pastry blender. The butter pieces should be coated with flour and resemble crumbs.
• In another bowl, mix buttermilk and egg together, and then add to the flour mixture. Mix just to incorporate, do no overwork the dough.
• Roll blueberries in flour to coat, this will help prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the scone when baked. Fold the blueberries into batter, being careful not to bruise. Drop large tablespoons of batter on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until brown. Cool before applying the orange glaze.
• To prepare Orange Glaze: combine butter, sugar, orange zest, and juice over a double boiler. Cook until butter and sugar are melted and mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and beat until smooth and slightly cool. Drizzle or brush on top of scones and let glaze get hazy and hardened.

COCONUT-GLAZED ORANGE SCONES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, 1 cup milk and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. , Roll into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Using a floured pizza cutter, cut widthwise into 2-in. strips, then cut diagonally into 2-in. strips, forming diamond shapes. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. , For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut extract and enough remaining milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

ORANGE GLAZED BLUEBERRY SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar; mix thoroughly.
• Cut in butter using 2 forks or a pastry blender.
• The butter pieces should be coated with flour and resemble crumbs.
• In another bowl, mix buttermilk and egg together, and then add to the flour mixture.
• Mix just to incorporate, do not overwork the dough.
• Roll blueberries in flour to coat, this will help prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the scone when baked.
• Fold the blueberries into batter, being careful not to bruise.
• Drop large tablespoons of batter on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until brown.
• Cool before applying orange glaze.
• To prepare Orange Glaze: combine butter, sugar, orange zest, and juice over a double boiler.
• Cook until butter and sugar are melted and mixture has thickened.
• Remove from heat and beat until smooth and slightly cool.
• Drizzle or brush on top of scones and let glaze get hazy and hardened.

GLAZED ORANGE-GINGER SCONES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
• In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, ginger, baking powder, orange peel and salt until blended. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup whipping cream and the orange juice until soft dough forms.
• On lightly floured surface, pat dough into 7-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Brush dough with 2 tablespoons whipping cream.
• Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough milk until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

ORANGE GLAZED BLUEBERRY SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400 degrees. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, mix thoroughly. Cut in butter. In another bowl, mix buttermilk and egg together, then add to flour mixture. Mix just to incorporate, do not overwork dough. Roll blueberries in flour to coat. Fold blueberries into flour. Drop large tablespoons of batter on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until brown. Cool before applying glaze Orange Glaze: 2 tbls. unsalted butter 2 cups powdered sugar 2 oranges, juiced and zested To prepare glaze: combine butter, sugar, orange zest, and juice over double boiler. Cook until butter and sugar are melted and mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and beat until smooth and slightly cool. Drizzle over scones.

GLAZED ORANGE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees Celsius.
• Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Add the butter , and using a pastry tool or your hands, mix until the mixture is crumbly and there are still pea-sized lumps of butter visible. Stir in the zest of one of the oranges. Mix together the sour cream and a 1/2 a cup of the orange juice in a measuring cup. Pour all at once into the dry ingredients, and stir gently just until blended. Do not over-do the blending!
• With floured hands, pat scone dough into balls 2 to 3 inches across, depending on what size you want. Place on greased baking sheet, and flatten lightly. Whisk together the egg and the milk. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash. Let them rest for about 10 mintues.
• Bake for around 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are JUST golden brown. Transfer to rack to cool.
• Once cool, you can leave them be, or glaze them if wanted.
• To make the glaze, combine the rest of the orange juice, the rest of the zest, and the 1/2 orange cut into very small chunks. Simmer the mixture lightly for about 10 minutes, then take it off the heat and let cool. Once cool, add the confectioner's sugar until it reachs a good glazing consistency, and stir until smooth.
• If any are left over, store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature.

GLAZED ORANGE SCONES RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• 1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, combine sugar and orange zest; mix with your fingertips until the sugar is moistened and fragrant. Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix until combined. 3. 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. 4. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream and egg until smooth. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. At this point, you can leave them as is or go for the double dip. I glazed my scones twice. Notes: -Scones store well in an airtight container for up to two days.

ORANGE GLAZED CRANBERRY SCONES RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the orange zest. Using two knives or a pastry blender, quickly cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir in cranberries and apricots, then add cream. With a rubber spatula or fork, stir until dough begins to form. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, shape each half into a 7" disc. The dough will be sticky. You can sprinkle it with a little extra flour, if needed. Using a floured knife or bench scraper, cut into 8 wedges. Transfer to large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat. Brush with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Bake 13-16 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Meanwhile, prepare the orange glaze. Place powdered sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon orange zest , 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons orange juice in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth. Add more juice, if needed. Pour glaze into 1 quart resealable food storage bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle icing over scones. Store in airtight container. They will keep for several days or freeze for longer life.