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Mini Orange Cream Scones

Mini Orange Cream Scones for a Bright Breakfast Treat

Mini Orange Cream Scones are a delightful breakfast treat infused with citrus flavors, perfect for brightening your morning or afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper taste
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder Make sure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted; vegan butter is a good alternative
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream Chilled for best texture
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh orange zest Provides vibrant citrus flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh orange juice For additional citrus flavor
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Creates a smooth, sweet glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice To mix with powdered sugar for icing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Biscuit cutter
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the chilled heavy cream, melted butter, orange zest, and orange juice.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a disk, and cut out shapes.
  6. Arrange the cut scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for approximately 13 minutes.
  7. While the scones cool, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the icing generously over each scone and allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These scones can be served warm, ideally with clotted cream. For storage, keep in an airtight container up to 3 days, or freeze unbaked dough for up to 3 months.

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