Copycat Panera Orange Scones

Forget that trip to Panera, these copycat Orange Scones taste amazing! Tender scone topped with a sweet orange glaze. The perfect breakfast or afternoon treat.

Love Panera? Try my Panera Broccoli cheese soup recipe next! Or give my panera mac and cheese recipe a try soon.

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Copycat Panera Scones

I know I’m not the only one out there who has a weakness for the pastry case at any coffee shop. Panera Bread’s is no different. What is it about those orange scones that are so darn irresistible?

This Orange Scones recipe has all the amazing orange flavor and flaky goodness of the Panera version but tastes even better!

After you try these scones, you’ll also want to give my Starbucks Pumpkin Scones and Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf a try.

Believe me when I say these scones are flaky, sweet and just downright delicous.

And the icing? Well, you might as well make a little extra. It would be delicious on this King Cake Puff Pastry recipe!

Love copycat recipes? You’ll have to add my Orange Julius recipe to your menu asap!

Ingredient Notes

Be sure to scroll all the way down for a complete list of ingredients and directions!

• Oranges – This recipe gets its citrus flavor from not only freshly zested oranges, but also the juice. Use our guide on how to zest lemons for best results.
• Orange extract – You’ll also need this secret ingredient to enhance all that delicious orange goodness. Learn how to make orange extract at home too!
• Greek yogurt- The key to scones that are flaky and moist at the same time. Make sure to use unsweetened plain yogurt, or you can substitute sour cream.

How to Make Orange Scones

Make a pastry crumb.

• Mix together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl.
• Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter, an electric mixer, or two forks.

Add wet ingredients.

• To the coarse crumbs, add the yogurt, egg, orange juice, extract and zest.
• Combine to make a dough.

Cut and bake.

• Shape the dough into a large rectangle on a baking sheet. It will be a little sticky, so you can sprinkle the dough with some flour to make it easier to work with here. (you can also shape into a circle if prefered)
• Cut the dough into rectangles and then triangles using a large pizza cutter. Separate the slices slightly on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, separate the triangles completely, then return them to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes.

Glaze.

• Whisk together the glaze ingredients, then spoon them over completely cooled scones.
• Let the scones rest for a few minutes to let the glaze set.

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Orange Scones Recipe

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By: Aimee

Forget that trip to Panera, these copycat Orange Scones taste amazing! Tender scone topped with a sweet orange glaze. The perfect breakfast or afternoon treat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 large scones

Ingredients 

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For the scones:

• ▢ 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter cubed, softened
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ▢ ¼ cup orange juice
• ▢ ½ teaspoon orange extract
• ▢ 1 teaspoon orange zest

For the glaze:

• ▢ 1 cup powdered sugar
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons orange juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon orange zest

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Instructions 

• For the scones, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Add in butter. Mix using the beater blade of an electric mixer until it resembles coarse crumbs (you can also use a pastry cutter, if you prefer).
• Add in egg, yogurt, orange juice, orange extract and orange zest. Combine completely.
• On a large baking sheet with parchment paper (or silpat), shape dough into a large rectangle (about 9inch x 7inch by 1/2 inch thick). Use your hands to pat dough, it will be sticky. Sprinkle with flour to make it workable.
• Using a large knife or pizza cutter, slice dough in half then cut into thirds (vertically) creating six rectangles. Cut each rectangle in half to make 2 triangles. You will be left with a total of 12 triangles. Don’t separate them on the baking sheet yet!
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and re-cut your triangles carefully. Separate and return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes. Remove and cool completely before glazing.
• For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange zest and orange juice. Spoon glaze over each cooled scone, allow to set, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. ENJOY!

Notes

• Store the glazed orange scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
• I love to freeze orange scones! Before glazing, transfer them to a freezer bag or container. When ready to serve, thaw and drizzle them with freshly made orange glaze.
• I just used a large baking sheet to make my scones. If you have an actual scone pan, you could try using that too. Or shape your scones in a large circle.
• See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone, Calories: 189kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 117mg, Sugar: 18g

Course: Breakfast and Brunch

Cuisine: American

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The best ever Orange Scone recipe! This copycat version of your favorite coffee house treat is even more delicious . . .AND easier on the wallet.