Gluten-Free Orange Scones

Bright, zesty, and drizzled with a sweet orange glaze, these Gluten-Free Orange Scones are an absolute delight! They’re soft and tender on the inside, with a light golden crust on the top and bottom. Bursting with real orange juice and zest, these scones are the perfect addition to breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat with a cup of tea.

A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Scone

I based this recipe on my tried-and-true gluten free plain scones but gave them a citrusy makeover by adding both fresh orange juice and zest to the dough. The result? A batch of scones that are soft, never dry, and absolutely packed with orange flavour in every bite.

Orange Glaze to Finish

To really bring out that fruity flavour, I topped the cooled scones with a simple glaze made from icing sugar and more fresh orange juice. I even added a bit of zest on top for that lovely pop of colour. It makes the scones look as good as they taste!

Tips for Perfect Gluten-Free Scones

Making gluten-free scones isn’t hard, but a few little tips make all the difference:

• Keep your ingredients cold, especially your butter.
• Don’t overmix the dough – it should just come together.
• Use a sharp cutter and don’t twist it, to help them rise evenly.

If you follow these steps, you’ll get light, fluffy scones that are anything but crumbly or dry.

Why I Love These Scones

These are honestly one of my new favourite bakes. They smell incredible as they bake, and they’re just the thing when you want a bake that feels a little fancy but is still easy to make. The kids love them with a little butter or jam, but I love mine warm with just the glaze, perfect with a cuppa!

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Gluten-Free Orange Scones

These soft and zesty Gluten-Free Orange Scones are topped with a sweet orange glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert!

Author: Lauras Gluten Free Kitchen Cooking Method: Baked Cuisine: British Courses: Afternoon Cuppa Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts Recipe Keys: Breakfast & Brunch Christmas Cookies & Biscuits

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 25 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 grams gluten free self-raising flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 1 Zest of 1 orange
• 1 egg
• 50 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
• 50 ml milk (plus extra for brushing)
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp xanthan gum

TO MAKE THE GLAZE

• 4 tbsp Icing sugar
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/350F/Gas 4
2. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Set aside.
3. Add the butter, sugar and zest to a large mixing bowl and sift in the gluten free flour, baking powder and xanthan gum. Using your fingers, rub the mix together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Add the milk, orange juice and egg to a jug and beat lightly until combined. Pour into the flour mix and use a wooden spoon to bring the mix together. As soon as it comes together as a dough, It will still be quite sticky, lightly flour the worktop and turn it out.
5. Knead the dough a couple of times to bring it together then use your hands to bring the dough into a circle, about 4'' thick. Cut into 6 triangles.
6. Place the scones on the lined baking tray. Brush each scone with a little milk.
7. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, until golden on top.
8. Cool completely then make the glaze.

TO MAKE THE GLAZE

1. To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. When scones have cooled, drizzle glaze evenly over each scone.

Notes

These gluten-free orange scones are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them (unglazed) and defrost when needed.

Make sure your flour blend contains xanthan gum or add ½ tsp separately.

For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free butter and milk alternative.

Add a few dried cranberries for a festive twist!