Bright and buttery Orange Cream Scones topped with a smooth homemade orange glaze. Perfect for brunch or summer gatherings.

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 Tbsp orange zest

1/2 cup cold cubed butter

1 large egg

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3 Tbsp melted butter

1–1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

1 tsp orange zest (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.

3. Whisk egg, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.

4. Pat dough into 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 triangles.

5. Brush tops with cream and bake 15-16 minutes until golden.

6. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled scones.

Keep butter cold for flaky texture.

Do not overmix dough.

Adjust powdered sugar for glaze thickness.