Description
These Copycat Panera Orange Scones are citrusy, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious—just like the ones from your favorite café. Topped with a bright orange glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat at home.
Ingredients
Scones:
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65g (⅓ cup) sugar
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Zest of 2 navel oranges
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250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
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5g (1 tsp) baking powder
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3g (½ tsp) salt
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1g (¼ tsp) baking soda
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113g (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, diced
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120g (½ cup) sour cream
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1 egg
Orange Glaze:
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43g (3 tbsp) butter, melted
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120g (1 cup) powdered sugar
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1g (¼ tsp) vanilla extract
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30ml (2 tbsp) fresh orange juice
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4g (2 tsp) fresh orange zest
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
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In a large bowl, rub sugar and orange zest together to release oils. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In another bowl, whisk sour cream and egg. Add to dry mixture and stir until clumps form.
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Knead gently until dough holds together. Flatten into a 7-inch circle and cut into 8 wedges.
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Place on baking sheet and bake for 16–17 minutes, until tops are lightly golden.
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While baking, whisk together glaze ingredients: melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange juice, and zest.
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Let scones cool slightly. Drizzle generously with glaze and let it set. Optional: glaze again for a thicker coating.
Notes
Rub zest into sugar to boost citrus flavor.
Keep butter cold for flaky layers.
Use Greek yogurt if sour cream is unavailable.
Freeze unglazed scones and glaze after reheating.
Optional mix-ins: white chocolate chips, cranberries, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American