Description
These delightful Orange Scones are a perfect blend of citrusy freshness and tender crumb, made vibrant with fresh orange juice, zest, and a lightly sweetened glaze. Made with plant-based milk and olive oil, they offer a delicious vegan twist on a classic treat, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Scone Dough
- 2 3/4 cups Self-Rising Flour
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice (including pulp)
- 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk
- 2 teaspoons Orange Zest
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
- 1/2 cup Icing Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh orange juice with pulp, self-rising flour, olive oil, and plant-based milk. Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to enhance flavor. Stir with a rubber spatula to begin combining.
- Form Dough: Knead the mixture by hand until it forms a dough ball. If the dough feels too sticky, sprinkle in a bit more flour; if it’s too dry, add more orange juice or plant-based milk gradually.
- Shape Dough: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a thick, approximately 8-inch round disc.
- Cut Scones: Using a sharp knife, cut the dough disc into 8 even triangular pieces.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the triangles apart on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about a thumb’s width between each to allow for expansion during baking.
- Brush Tops: Lightly brush the tops of each scone with some plant-based milk to encourage a golden brown color.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for about 20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown. Remove and let cool on a wire rack at room temperature.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the icing sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest to create a thick, creamy glaze. Adjust the consistency by adding more icing sugar if too thin or more juice if too thick.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones and sprinkle extra freshly grated orange zest on top for garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh oranges for the best flavor in both juice and zest.
- If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can substitute with all-purpose flour mixed with baking powder and salt.
- Plant-based milk options such as almond, oat, or soy milk work well for a dairy-free version.
- The brown sugar can be adjusted to taste depending on your sweetness preference.
- For extra texture and flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruit into the dough before shaping.
- Make sure to cool scones completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: orange scones, vegan scones, citrus scones, plant-based baking, dairy-free scones, breakfast scones
