What is the secret to making good scones?

Baking tips for making the perfect scones The colder the better when it comes to scones, we recommend a chilled bowl and pastry cutter too. Use pastry flour: This will create a noticeably lighter scone. However, self-raising flour works just as well and creates a higher rising scone that holds its shape nicely.

What is better for scones buttermilk or heavy cream?

Heavy Cream or Buttermilk: For the best tasting pastries, stick with a thick liquid such as heavy cream or buttermilk. I usually use heavy cream, but if you want a slightly tangy flavor, use buttermilk .

What happens if you put too much milk in scones?

Adding the milk all at once The quantity and order in which you add ingredients to your scone dough will alter its texture and consistency. If you add too much liquid, it will come out wet and not hold its shape .

Why are my scones not fluffy?

Placing a dough in a cool oven that then slowly heats up actually affects the rising agent. Make sure your oven is at the right temperature you will be baking the scones at before you put them in. Also having an oven that is too hot or too cold will affect the baking of your scones immensely.

Orange Buttermilk Scones Recipe (2024)

Oct 25, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links.

Orange Buttermilk Scones Recipe- easy to make and bursting with fresh orange flavor and delicious chocolate chips. These buttermilk scones are THE BEST hands down!

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The perfect scone! Easy to make and so flavorful!

These orange chocolate chip buttermilk scones are amazing! They are delicious and easy to make. Perfect for breakfast or anytime really!

For more delicious recipes check out:

Orange Cranberry Muffins
Easy Egg Cups
Oven Bake Bacon
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I love the combo of orange and chocolate!

Originally I was just going to come up with a basic buttermilk scone recipe but then I got to thinking chocolate chips would be really good in these- especially those mini ones.

Then I had a beautiful orange on hand and realized orange and chocolate are a delicious combo (just like my chocolate candied orange peels!).

These orange scones are seriously so addicting.

What ingredients do I use for buttermilk scones?

All Purpose Flour
Sugar
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
Cold Butter
Buttermilk
Orange Extract
Orange zest
Mini Chocolate Chips

These scone only use a few ingredients!

How to make buttermilk scones?

Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl.
Cut in the butter so the dry ingredients become a sandy texture.
Add in your orange zest.
Stir in the buttermilk and orange extract.
Mix in the chocolate chips.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface.
Divide into three balls, then flatten into 5 inch circles and cut into wedges.
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet, brush with additional buttermilk and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake until golden brown, drizzle with orange glaze, extra zest, and enjoy!

Make sure to cut the butter in and keep it cold- helps with the perfect scone texture!

Can you use orange juice instead of orange extract?

Yes, but you will want to add at least 2 tablespoon of juice and any extra zest that you can get from the orange. Extract is concentrated and so you don't need much, but adding too much orange juice to substitute could end up making the batter too runny.

How to cut scones into wedges?

Divide the dough into 3 balls
Flatten each ball into circles with a 5 inch diameter and then cut in half, then cut in half again but perpendicular to the first cut

Do I have to cut the scones into wedges?

Nope. You can make these into any shape you want! Cut them into circles, rectangles, squares- anything.

I like to make wedges with my dough- what about you?

Tips for making the best buttermilk scones:

Don’t over mix the dough- once it is combined it’s read- expect it to be a little lumpy!
Keep the dough cold- you don’t want the butter to melt before you bake them

Can you use blueberries in this recipe?

Absolutely! The base buttermilk scone recipe (everything minus the chocolate chips, orange zest, and orange extract) is perfect for making any kind of scone that you want!

Stir in a cup of fresh blueberries, cranberries, or add some cinnamon! There are so many possibilites!

Can you freeze scones?

If you want to make these ahead of time I recommend freezing the dough after you cut it into the shape you want it. Freeze the wedges (or whatever shape) on a parchment lined baking sheet then transfer to a ziploc bag once frozen.

When ready to bake pop them in the freezer but you will need to bake them a few minutes longer.

How to store scones?

I’ve made these several times and had a few extra that I popped in the fridge and snacked on over the next few days ,

Some people say you have to make scones right before you eat them- but I love these fresh or a few days after baking! This is seriously an easy scone recipe!

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