After eating one of these Orange and Dark Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze, my husband said they are the best scones I’ve made so far. Now, coming from a guy who isn’t crazy about fruit in his pastries, and who detests dark chocolate…that is a huge statement as to how good they are. I’m thinking he must have surely forgotten about the Chocolate Chip Scones with Peanut Butter Glaze…now that’s HIS kind of scone!
These scones are a cinch to put together. With just a bit of orange zesting, a little chocolate chopping, and a drizzling of sweet citrus glaze, you’ve got yourself an extra special breakfast. The scones are moist yet flaky, and sweet but not overly so. The bright and juicy orange flavor provides just the perfect January pick-me-up. Give it a try. I’m confident you’ll agree (with my husband).
Ingredients
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 T. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- zest from 1 large orange
- 1/2 c. cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 c. buttermilk (do not substitute)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 oz. dark chocolate, chopped into 1/4" pieces (I used Lindt 70% cocoa)
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 T. freshly squeezed orange juice
- zest from 1 large orange
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest. With a rigid pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in the center, and then add buttermilk and egg. Stir just until combined (do not overmix). Gently fold in chocolate.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead 5 or 6 times. Pat into an 8'' circle and cut into 8 wedges. Transfer to baking sheet. Bake until scones are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let scones sit on baking sheet for a couple minutes before removing to a wire rack.
While scones are still warm, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle the orange glaze over the scones.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Best eaten on the day they are baked.
Source
From a farmgirl's dabbles.
I’m linking up with:
- Cheryl at TidyMom for I’m Lovin’ It (photographing FOOD!)
They look as good as they sound. I need to make these. If you get a chance stop by my blog Recipe for Life and check out some of my family favorites at deborah-bateman.blogspot.com
Blessings,
Deborah H. Bateman-Author
These are making me drool!
Such a gorgeous scone, Brenda! I know these would disappear quickly at my house!
Robyn | Add a Pinch recently posted..Taco Salad Recipe
Holy heaven, those look completely irresistible!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective recently posted..Crispy Baked Chicken
okay, I have to make these! I just adore orange and chocolate together. That’s what our sugar cookies were this year too, orange with chocolate frosting, yummy!
Angie recently posted..Lemon Pepper Mason Jar Chicken
Do you know how much I love these? Wish we could share some over coffee this AM!
Happy Friday, friend!
Sounds like with hubby’s endorsement that these will be a MUST MAKE for me!
Beautiful pictures girl!
Amanda recently posted..Chocolate Cookie Cups with Strawberry Buttercream
I love the chocolate/orange combo! These look incredible…
Emily @ She Makes and Bakes recently posted..Monster Cookies
You had me at dark chocolate.
Jen @ Jen’s Favorite Cookies recently posted..Simple Green Smoothie
That glaze really puts these over the top! What a fabulous scone!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar recently posted..Chocolate Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
Just yum. I have a cup of cappuccino ready that’s just begging for one of these to go with.
Paula – bell’alimento recently posted..How to Make Homemade Kahlua
I love that we are always on the same page. These look wonderful, Brenda!
Cassie | Bake Your Day recently posted..Walnut-Rosemary Olive Oil Scones
You and Diane (Created by Diane) do make the most lovely and enticing scones. As I told her, I really must try out some of both of your recipes this year. Then I can stop typing *I’ve never made scones before* in my comments
Beautiful scones, I love that orange glaze!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) recently posted..cookie butter-toffee bars
This is my kind of scone for sure!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen recently posted..Quick Oven Roasted Salmon with Spinach Pesto
Making these ASAP!
Jill recently posted..Overcoming
Oh my! I remember those chocolate chip scones with peanut butter glaze; those things were amazing! I can’t wait to make these
Becca from Cookie Jar Treats recently posted..Chocolate Fudge Cookies with Candy Cane Buttercream Filling
I love the combination of dark chocolate and oranges so I cannot wait to try these! The glaze is the perfect sweet finale on top.
Kelly Senyei (Just a Taste) recently posted..Raw Kale Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
I love orange and cranberry together, but haven’t tried orange and dark chocolate — I am intrigued!!
SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen recently posted..Friday Favorite Finds #141
I made these yesterday morning for breakfast. They are delicious and received a nod of approval from my husband, also! Easy and delicious – a win-win combination! Thanks!!
Okay, I’m coming to your house for breakfast, Brenda! These look amazing…
Tara @ Unsophisticook recently posted..Getting Organized in the Kitchen
Anything with chocolate makes me happy! I love making scones for breakfast and your look so good! I can’t wait to try them!
Roxana | Roxana’s Home Baking recently posted..Cheese pizza with homemade pizza dough
These look so delicious–a perfect way to start the day!
Wow…those sound like the perfect Jan. Pick -me -up! My family (who are scone and clotted cream lover’s…) thank you!
Kimmie
mama to 8
one homemade and 7 adopted
kimmie recently posted..Sweet 16 (and praying for America!)
I was just thinking to myself – you know what would be good? Chocolate in a scone! And here you are fulfilling my wishes
And you added orange, even better. My husband would go crazy for these 
megan @ whatmegansmaking recently posted..Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Yum! This is totally a scone-and-tea type of day. Warms my toes just thinking about it!
These sound and look absolutely amazing! What a perfect breakfast. Have always been a fan of the chocolate/orange combo
Laura recently posted..Navy Bean Soup
Everyone’s scones are making me wish I had my own for coffee in the morning. Orange and chocolate are so good together. Love this combo.
Shaina recently posted..Creamy Cauliflower Soup and Creating Clarity
You know what a scone freak I am. These look amazing. I am so making these for my girlfriends birthday. She loves anything orange chocolate flavored.
Sheila recently posted..Marbella Chicken
I’ve never made scones before and these sound pretty easy to make! I’ll have to give these a try! Thanks for posting:)
They really are easy. I hope you like them!
Not sure why I haven’t seen your blog before, but I love your style of food, I am way excited to make these, is it morning yet?