Candied Ginger Orange Scones (Print View)

Tender scones with orange zest and candied ginger, ready in 33 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Flavorings

05 - 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
06 - 1/2 cup candied ginger, finely chopped

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
08 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Glaze

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1-2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in orange zest and chopped candied ginger.
03 - Add cold cubed butter. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, work butter into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients. Stir gently with a fork until dough just comes together.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing apart.
06 - Brush tops with a little extra cream.
07 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
08 - For glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of bright orange and warm ginger hits every comfort zone
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you spent all morning in the kitchen
02 -
  • Cold butter is non-negotiable here, warm butter creates dense hockey pucks
  • Overworking the dough makes tough scones, stop as soon as it holds together
03 -
  • Freeze your butter for 15 minutes before starting for easier cutting
  • Use a sharp knife and press straight down when cutting wedges — dont saw back and forth

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