Orange scones

[Marthe48]

My grandson mentioned at Christmas that he liked orange scones. All of the adults and some of the kids in his world made lots of cookies and other treats. I got the ingredients, but didn't make them. We're going to hang out this weekend, so I'm going to make them. I got a recipe from Tea Time, a site my best friend recommended. I've never made scones before, wish me luck!

[Diamond_Dog]

1. That's so funny you should mention this!

Last time my grown son was here, (he’s an excellent cook), we were talking about how the flavors of orange and cranberry go so well together. He had recently had an orange-cranberry muffin n a coffee shop somewhere.

I know how much he likes scones, so to surprise him when he comes here on Sunday,I made some orange cranberry scones yesterday. First time for me, too. I ate one 🙂 and froze the other seven. Although when I thaw them out on Sunday I plan to glaze them with an orange juice-confectioner’s sugar glaze.

The main thing about scones (from what I have read) is to keep the butter cold. Good luck with your orange scones! I’m sure your grandson will like them!

[Marthe48]

2. Yours sound yummy!

Enjoy your visit

[intrepidity]

4. ...also what's funny, is when I saw the OP, my first thought was

"oh, throw some cranberries in those!"

[Marthe48]

3. I made the scones

I've only eaten one scone ever. I bought some of Panera's orange scones for my friend, so I was vaguely familiar with them. The recipe I used was ok. It called for 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and I ended up using probably a cup. I ate one of these scones. They are soft, moist, nice texture overall. I added a glaze with zest, juice and a little orange extract. My grandson gave them 2 thumbs up.