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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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cooking Method: Baked

Cuisine: British

Courses: Afternoon Cuppa Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Description

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

Ingredients

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

9
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!

Read it online: https://laurasglutenfreekitchen.com/recipe/gluten-free-orange-scones/