Description
Delicate orange scones perfect for Mother’s Day tea. Light, buttery, and infused with fresh orange zest for a citrusy touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, orange zest, and vanilla.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle sugar before baking.
- Serve warm with clotted cream and jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: mothers day tea orange scones, orange scones, tea scones, citrus scones