Copycat Panera Orange Scones
Copycat Panera Orange Scones are an easy recipe to replicate the bright and soft orange scones from Panera. Tons of orange flavor and a softer not crunchy scone, these are the perfect companion to morning coffee.
Ingredients
- 1makes 8 scones1/3 cup sugarzest of 2 navel oranges2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda8 tablespoons butter, diced into cubes1/2 cup sour cream
- glaze3 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons fresh squeezed oj2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
Directions
- 1
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)
- 2
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.3. 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.4. 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.