Sugar-Crusted Orange Scones with The Sweet One

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 12–22 minutes

Yield: 4 scones

These tender, lightly sweet orange scones are elevated with Oak City Spice Blends’ The Sweet One, adding a warm whisper of cinnamon, vanilla, and baking spice that turns a simple breakfast scone into something truly enchanting.

Ingredients

Scones

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup quick-cooking rolled oats

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ⅛ teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel (zest)

• 1 teaspoon The Sweet One

• 3 tablespoons cold butter

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup orange juice

Sugar Crust Topping

• 1 teaspoon butter, melted

• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

   In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, salt, orange zest, and The Sweet One. Stir well to evenly distribute the spice blend.

3. Cut in the Butter

   Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the butter until the mixture looks crumbly, with pea-sized bits of butter.

4. Add the Wet Ingredients

   In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg, then whisk in the orange juice. Add the mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.

5. Shape the Scones

   With lightly floured hands, form the dough into a 6-inch round on the prepared cookie sheet. Score the top into 4 wedges (do not cut all the way through).

6. Add the Sugar Crust

   Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with sugar.

7. Bake

   Bake for 12–22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

8. Serve

   Cut along the score lines and serve warm—perfect with tea, coffee, or a soft orange glaze if you’re feeling indulgent.

Spicekeeper’s Note

The Sweet One brings a layered warmth—think cinnamon, vanilla, and soft baking spice—that pairs exquisitely with citrus. If you want to lean into the bakery-case fantasy, add a light orange glaze with powdered sugar and a pinch of The Sweet One for a finishing whisper of spice.