My Heavenly Orange Breakfast Scones

 My Heavenly Orange Breakfast Scones

I love scones still warm from the oven with a cup of steaming hot coffee or tea.  But I like them even more the next day cold with just a little butter.  I love the consistency of a scone...kind of a cross between a cake and a biscuit.  These scones are really simple to make and have just a hint of sweetness. They puff up so pretty in the oven. The orange glaze makes them pop with flavor! You will love these! 

My Heavenly Orange Breakfast Scones

4 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cup heavy cold cream, divided
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  

In a large bowl, mix 4 cups of flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and orange zest.  Using a pastry blender (or fork), cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and set aside.

Using a hand mixer on low speed, combine the eggs and heavy cream until blended. Slowly pour this mixture into the well you made with the flour and butter mixture. Mix until just blended and still lumpy.























Transfer the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it into a ball. Knead the dough by folding and gently pressing for 10-12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth.  Divide dough in half. Pat or lightly roll each dough half into 6" circles. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. 

Place dough wedges 2" apart on your parchment lined baking sheet. Brush scones with remaining ¼ cup heavy cream and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.  Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden on the outside and done on the inside. They will be firm to the touch.  Remove from baking sheet onto a cooling rack.  

Allow the scones to cool for 15 minutes.  In the meantime, make your glaze.

For the glaze 

1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons orange juice

In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of the orange juice. Stir in remaining orange juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle warm scones with glaze and serve warm.

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