Copycat Panera Orange Scones

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Panera has the best scones in my opinion! Have you tried them? Their mini blueberry scones are yummy too! These Copycat Panera Orange Scones are soooo good! And easy to make!

These zesty orange scones with the amazing glaze is perfect for a breakfast or brunch! They are light with just a little crunch and are perfect with a cup of coffee!

They would make a great addition to a breakfast themed gift basket for a new mom, neighbor or friend. Add in a bag of coffee, a cute mug and you have a sweet gift.

TIPS FOR MAKING THESE COPYCAT PANERA ORANGE SCONES

  • Get yourself a pastry cutter. You really need this to create the course meal texture correctly.
  • If you don’t have a pastry cutter on hand, just take two knives to cut the butter into the dry ingredients.
  • You can freeze these or keep them in the fridge!
  • The glaze will harden on top of the scones. After it hardens you can add more glaze to each scone.

More Recipes for Brunch!

These would also be a great addition to a tea party! Check out the Mother’s Day Tea Party/Brunch post for more ideas!

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Copycat Panera Orange Scones

Course: Brunch
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar

  • Zest of 2 navel oranges

  • 2 cups flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 8 tablespoons butter, diced into cubes

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1 egg

  • Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed OJ

  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest

Directions

  • Heat oven to 400. Combine the sugar and orange zest. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in butter, using a pastry cutter combine until mixture has formed a coarse meal. (See the step by step photos in the post)
  • In another bowl, combine the sour cream and the egg. Using a fork, stir sour cream mixture into the flour mixture until large dough clumps form. Using your hand, form dough into a ball and make sure all the dough crumbs are combined into the dough.
  • Place on a lightly floured surface and form into a circle about 7″ wide. Cut into 8 triangles. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake 16-17 minutes.
  • To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. When scones have cooled, spoon glaze evenly over each scone. Let set, then repeat to double-glaze if you have any left.

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