Orange Strawberry Scones

If you've ever had a craving for fresh scones, these are so easy to make at home! This orange strawberry scones recipe is light and delicious. A perfect sweet treat or addition to breakfast.

Orange Strawberry Scones Recipe

While scones may look super fancy, they're actually incredibly easy to make. As long as you're willing to get your hands a little dirty, then you're all set to go. Although, I will say that making scones is even easier when you have a fancy pastry cutter!

My favorite part about good scones is definitely how light they are. A tender scone that just melts in your mouth is just irresistible! And these fresh strawberry scone fit the bill.

The first flavor of these pastries that I ever had were a lemon blueberry scones. They were so insanely delicious that I knew I had to learn how to make as many different flavors of scones as I could!

Whether you want fresh baked goods for a party or simply want nice afternoon snack, these perfect scones are just the thing to make. With pops of strawberries folded into the flaky layers, they are just so yummy!

Why You'll Love this Recipe

This easy scone recipe is a family favorite for so many different reasons. We love this incredible pastry:

• These are just as good, if not better, than the strawberry scones you would get at your local coffee shop or bakery. And you can make them very simply in the comfort of your own kitchen!
• Scones are a fabulous shareable treat. Make them for new neighbors, friends in need, as a kind pick-me-up for someone or for any parties and get -togethers.
• Make a dozen of the best homemade scones with fresh strawberries in just about a half hour. A quick recipe with a satisfying final product!

Ingredients

This delicious recipe doesn't require anything super fancy. Just pantry staples and a few things you likely already have in your refrigerator. Here is what you will need:

Scone Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• granulated white sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• orange zest
• cold unsalted butter
• fresh orange juice
• eggs
• strawberries
• heavy cream

Glaze Ingredients

• orange juice
• powdered sugar
• heavy cream

Substitutions and Variations

If you do not have strawberries on hand, many other fruits will work. Anything from cranberries to blueberries would be tasty in a good scone.

You can use a gluten-free 1:1 flour substitute, such as King Arthur Measure for Measure Flour, to make this recipe without gluten.

Make strawberry orange scones refined sugar free by using coconut sugar or maple syrup instead of white sugar.

Give variation to the flavor of these scones with some chocolate chips in the dough or a melted chocolate drizzle instead of the orange glaze. You can also simply add some vanilla extract to the dough. A strawberry glaze would also be tasty.

If you would prefer the individual scones to not have glaze, sprinkle some coarse sugar on the tops before baking.

How to Make Orange Strawberry Scones

Follow these step by step instructions to make the perfect scone recipe:

Whisk together all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and orange zest in a large mixing bowl.

Once the dry ingredients are well combined, place cubed cold butter into the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour until there are only small pieces of butter left.

Create a well in the center of the mixture and whisk together the liquid ingredients in small bowl, then pour that mixture into the well you created.

Use a pastry scraper to combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding it over itself.

Add the strawberries and gently fold them into the dough. Once the dough has begun to combine, turn it out onto a clean surface and knead it with your hands. Fold the dough over itself, kneading well until it comes together.

Then form a large circle with the dough that is about an inch thick.

Using a pastry blender or pizza cutter, slice the disk into 10 pieces. Transfer those scones to a baking sheet and brush the tops with milk or heavy cream.

Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 16-18 minutes until the top of the scones are golden brown. Once they are baked, allow them to cool on the sheet pan for about 2 minutes. Then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool while you make the glaze.

Make the Orange Glaze

While the scones cool, you can make most incredible homemade orange glaze to top the pastries:

In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, orange juice and powdered sugar until the consistency is like thin cake batter.

Once the strawberry scones have fully cooled, drizzle the glaze generously over each one.

Allow a few minutes for the glaze to set, then serve!

How to Store Leftover Scones

Place completely cooled leftover scones into an airtight container and store a room temperature for 1-2 days. Alternatively, you can place them in the refrigerator and store for up to a week.

Scones also freeze really well! Place them in an airtight container in a single layer, or with sheets of parchment paper between layers if you need to stack them. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw one whenever you get a craving for a fresh scone!

To reheat, place your scone in the toaster oven, microwave, or oven until warmed through.

What to Serve with Orange Strawberry Scones

Good scones are a wonderful snack, dessert and a great addition to breakfast. Pair them with a warm cup of coffee or tea. They'd be yummy with an assam milk tea too!

You can also serve something like cheesy breakfast egg muffins or breakfast casserole alongside a scone for breakfast time. They would also be a great dessert after a hearty dinner of dessert, baked turkey meatballs and parmesan risotto.

Tips for Success

Check out these simple tips to have the perfect scone every time:

• Fresh berries will provide the best flavor, just be sure to dice the juicy strawberries into small pieces so that each bite of scone gets that beautiful flavor of sweet strawberries.
• Use fresh squeeze orange juice instead of bottled. Sure, bottled juice may be more convenient but fresh squeezed really takes the scones to the next level.
• When zesting the orange, be sure you only get the orange part of the peel and not the white part. The pith is bitter and can effect the flavor of your strawberry scone recipe.
• It is important to use very cold butter in the dough for fresh scones. It doesn't need to be frozen butter, but it does need to be cold. This helps make the flaky layer in the pastry and keep them tender and fall-apart delicious.

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