Lemon Scones

Kara

Soft and tender lemon scones topped with a creamy, tangy lemon glaze. Perfect any time of day!

4.53 from 23 votes

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 17

Total Time 37

Course Bread- Muffins and Scones

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 329 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup cold butter
6 Tbsp milk
¼ cup whipping cream or heavy cream
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest

Lemon Glaze for Scones:

⅔ cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp milk
½ tsp fresh lemon zest

Instructions

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Grate in the cold butter. (or cut it in)
In a small bowl, whisk the milk, cream, egg, lemon juice, and zest. Add to dry mixture and stir gently just until moistened.
Press dough together till it forms a ball. Press into a 7-8" circle on a floured surface.
Cut into 8 wedges, and place on a parchment lined or silpat lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. While oven is preheating, place the pan of scones in the freezer.
Bake at 400° for about 17 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm scones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 411mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 516IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 2mg

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