Step 1: Preheat and prep

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

• Add orange zest and stir to combine

Step 3: Cut in the butter

• Add cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients

• Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs

Step 4: Combine wet ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract

Step 5: Mix the dough

• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture

• Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms

• Do not overmix

Step 6: Shape the dough

• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface

• Gently press into a circle about ¾-inch thick

• Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet

Step 7: Brush and bake

• Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra cream for a golden finish

• Bake for 16–18 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean

• Cool on a wire rack before glazing

Step 8: Make the orange glaze

• In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth

• Add more juice or sugar as needed to adjust consistency

Step 9: Glaze the scones

• Drizzle or spoon the glaze over cooled scones

• Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving