Soft and tender orange cream scones topped with sweet orange glaze. Perfect for brunch or breakfast 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 cubed butter, cold

1 large egg

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3 Tbsp butter, melted

1–1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

1 tsp orange zest (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a 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 a 1-inch circle and cut into 8 triangles.

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

6. Mix glaze ingredients and pour over cooled scones.

Keep butter cold for flaky texture.

Add extra powdered sugar if glaze is too thin.

Store in airtight container up to 2 days.