Orange Glazed Strawberry Scones

Hey there, sweet souls! Today, we’re diving into a recipe that’s become quite the hot topic in my kitchen — Orange Glazed Strawberry Scones. I know, I know, scones probably bring back memories of a fancy tea with your pinky sticking out, but these babies are the delightful, slightly chaotic love child of morning brunches and afternoon snacks that deserve a little spotlight in your culinary life. Trust me, your taste buds will be sending you love letters.

These scones have wrapped my little family around their crumbly, buttery fingers. One Sunday morning, in a haze of half-formed sentences and way too much coffee, I whipped these up, and—boom—family fave alert. My husband went all heart eyes, and the kids? Let’s just say, I’ve caught them sneakily munching on them at midnight. Classic. When something like this takes over your cozy breakfast or casual tea party, it deserves a permanent residency in the recipe book.

Why You’ll Love This Orange Glazed Strawberry Scones

– Fresh strawberries cozy up in a scone like no one’s business — they’re the little red jewels your brunch table has been waiting for.
– Orange glaze. It’s sunshine. It’s zest. It’s dripping down your fingers, and it’s perfect.
– They’re a lovely mess, just like life! Slightly crumbly with so much personality.

How to Make It

Oh, let’s get into it! You’ll want to preheat that oven first, living up to its warm, hug-like potential. Now, the dry stuff — all together in a bowl, give it a *whoosh* around, and forget about it for a hot sec. Meanwhile, wrestle your butter out of the fridge and cut it into teeny tiny cubes. Cold is key here, folks—think of it like keeping your head cool during a toddler temper tantrum.

Now, lovingly squish that butter into the flour until it resembles a crumbly mess — something rolling in the dirt happily would look like. Where was I? Oh yes, eggs and cream! Slide ’em into the mix like sliding into the weekend. Finally, add those ruby-like strawberries, fold gently (they’re fragile little things), and plop the dough into woefully imperfect rounds onto your baking sheet. Bake until the tops are sun-kissed golden.

Oh, don’t you dare forget the glaze — it’s where real magic happens, trust me. Whisk that powdered sugar into the freshest orange juice you can harangue. Pour with love and reckless abandon over your cooling scones.

Ingredient Notes

– **Flour**: The backbone of your scone, so don’t be shy. Too much? Think doorstop. Too little and it’s pancake city.
– **Butter**: Cold, like the good ice cubes in your cocktail. If it melts before the oven, rearrange your life priorities.
– **Fresh Strawberries**: Their juiciness is life. Laugh through the chaos if you have a few accidental squashed ones.

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and cream, then add to dry ingredients.
5. Gently fold in strawberries.
6. Shape dough into rounds and place on baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
8. Mix powdered sugar with orange juice for glaze, and drizzle over cooled scones.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Embrace it—these beauties are not for the perfectly portioned crowd, but that’s the joy. Serve ’em with a nice cup of black coffee or a mimosa if you’re feeling fancy — no judgment here. Just don’t burn your tongue; that glaze holds heat like your auntie’s opinions.

Storage Tips

Store these scones in an airtight container for up to three days. We’ve more than once paired a slightly dry, cold scone with morning coffee — still feels blissful, I swear. And for breakfast? Forget it. My kids graze these slightly stale, and it’s “exquisite.”

Variations and Substitutions

Get creative! Use raspberries or blueberries if strawberries aren’t happening. Or swap the dairy for almond milk — just as scrumptious, trust me. And, okay, I once ran out of orange. Lemon glaze is the dark horse no one’s betting on, but it works, oddly. I promise.

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Orange Glazed Strawberry Scones

Fluffy scones bursting with fresh strawberries and a tangy orange glaze perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 0.5 cups cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
• ▢ 1 cups fresh strawberries chopped
• ▢ 0.75 cups heavy cream
• ▢ 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Orange Glaze

• ▢ 1 cups powdered sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoons orange zest

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
• In a separate bowl, mix heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
• Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a 7-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges and place on baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• While scones bake, prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
• Remove scones from oven and drizzle orange glaze over warm scones. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

These scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.