Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cubed: 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Orange zest: 2 tablespoons (10g)
- Orange juice: 1/2 cup (120ml)
For the Glaze:
- Confectioners' sugar: 1 cup (120g)
- Orange juice: 2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml)
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times to form a ball.
- Pat dough into a 1-inch (2.5cm) thick circle and cut out 8 scones using a 3-inch (7.5cm) round cutter.
- Place scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While scones are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together confectioners' sugar and enough orange juice to form a thick but pourable glaze.
- Once scones are out of the oven, let them cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle glaze over warm scones and let them cool completely before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per scone
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Fluffy, tender scones with a burst of orange flavor
- Rich and sweet orange glaze that complements the scones perfectly
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea, or dessert
User Comments:
- "These scones are amazing! They're so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor is divine."
- "The glaze is the perfect finishing touch. It adds just the right amount of sweetness."
- "I've made these scones several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends."
- "These are the best scones I've ever tasted. They're so easy to make, and they taste like they came from a bakery."
- "I love that these scones are made with orange juice and zest. It gives them such a unique and delicious flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough scones.
- If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk.
- To make the glaze even more flavorful, add a bit of orange extract.
- If the glaze is too thick, add a little more orange juice. If it's too thin, add a little more confectioners' sugar.
