Description
Quick and delightful lemon scones made with fresh lemon zest and juice, perfect for a bright and fresh morning treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch (if using).
- Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles chunky sand.
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until lightly moistened.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and form it into a disk about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter.
- Brush the tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar.
- Chill for 5 minutes, then bake for 12-14 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly and enjoy warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can substitute half the lemon zest with orange or lime. Adding frozen blueberries or poppy seeds can also create new variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg