If you’re craving a bakery-style treat that feels special yet comforting, these easy orange strawberry scones with fresh glaze are exactly what you need. Bursting with juicy strawberries, bright citrus zest, and a soft, flaky crumb, this recipe is perfect for weekend brunch, spring celebrations, or a cozy breakfast at home.
Why You’ll Love These Orange Strawberry Scones
These scones strike the perfect balance between indulgent and fresh. Cold butter creates tender, flaky layers, while diced strawberries add natural sweetness and pops of color. The orange zest lifts every bite with a subtle citrus aroma, and the strawberry glaze finishes them with a soft pink shine that looks as good as it tastes.
Best of all, this recipe is approachable—no fancy tools or advanced baking skills required. Whether you’re baking for guests or treating yourself, these scones feel effortlessly elegant.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Scone Dough
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Fresh orange zest
- Cold unsalted butter
- Fresh strawberries
- Vanilla extract
- Buttermilk
- Pinch of nutmeg
For the Topping
- Granulated sugar
For the Strawberry Glaze
- Fresh strawberries, mashed and strained
- Powdered sugar
- Orange juice
How to Make Orange Strawberry Scones (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and orange zest.
Step 2: Cut in the Butter
Add cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Keeping the butter cold is key for flaky scones.
Step 3: Add Strawberries and Wet Ingredients
Gently fold in the diced strawberries. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and vanilla, then pour into the dough. Stir just until combined—avoid overmixing.
Step 4: Shape and Bake
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round disc. Sprinkle the top with granulated sugar, then cut into wedges. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake until lightly golden.
Step 5: Glaze and Serve
Once cooled, whisk together the strawberry glaze ingredients and drizzle generously over the scones. Let set for a few minutes before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Use very cold butter for the best texture
- Pat strawberries dry to prevent excess moisture
- Swap orange zest for lemon zest if desired
- Add a splash of vanilla to the glaze for extra warmth
- Skip the glaze for a simpler, less-sweet scone
Serving Ideas & Storage
Serve these orange strawberry scones warm with tea, coffee, or fresh fruit. They’re perfect for brunch spreads, baby showers, or holiday breakfasts.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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Easy Orange Strawberry Scones with Fresh Glaze
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 scones 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Orange Strawberry Scones with Strawberry Glaze are tender, buttery, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Orange zest adds a bright citrus lift, and the naturally pink glaze makes them look bakery-pretty—perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend breakfast.
Ingredients
For the dough:
2 7/8 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp sugar
1 tsp orange zest
6.5 oz unsalted butter, cold and diced
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
Pinch of nutmeg
For the topping:
2.5 tbsp granulated sugar
For the glaze:
5 strawberries, mashed and strained
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and orange zest.
3. Add cold diced butter and cut it in (with a pastry cutter or fingers) until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
5. In a small bowl, stir together buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into the dry mixture and mix JUST until a shaggy dough forms (do not overmix).
6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently press into a 1-inch thick round (about 7–8 inches wide).
7. Sprinkle the top evenly with the 2.5 tbsp granulated sugar.
8. Cut into 8–10 wedges and place on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
9. Bake 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and set.
10. Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then move to a rack to cool before glazing.
11. Make the glaze: mash strawberries, strain to get smooth strawberry juice/purée, then whisk with powdered sugar and orange juice until drizzleable.
12. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones. Let set 10 minutes, then serve.
Notes
Cold butter = flaky scones. Keep butter (and even the mixed dough) cold for best texture.
If your strawberries are extra juicy, pat them dry to avoid soggy dough.
Buttermilk swap: 3/4 cup milk + 2 tsp lemon juice (rest 5 minutes).
Nutrition is estimated. Per-serving values below are calculated from the provided whole-recipe estimates and assume 10 scones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (1/10 recipe)
- Calories: 215
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 6.6
- Saturated Fat: 4.0
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2.9
- Cholesterol: 30
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~230 |
| Protein | ~3 g |
| Carbs | ~40 g |
| Fat | ~7 g |
| Fiber | ~1 g |
| Sodium | ~180 mg |
Final Thoughts
These orange strawberry scones prove that homemade baking can be both beautiful and simple. With fresh fruit, bright citrus flavor, and a naturally pink glaze, they’re guaranteed to impress—yet easy enough to make anytime the craving hits. Once you try them, they just might become your new favorite breakfast treat.