Description
Deliciously moist scones topped with a zesty lemon glaze, perfect for brunch and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional: a splash of milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cream, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, gently kneading it a few times before patting it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the scones are baking, make the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Once scones are slightly cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over them.
Notes
Serve warm and store airtight for up to two days. You can freeze the scones for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg