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Lemon Scones
These homemade lemon scones are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with a crumbly texture that'll melt in your mouth. And let's not forget about the delicious sweet lemon icing, which is the cherry on top to make them simply irresistible. Having one of these for breakfast is the perfect way to start your day!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Scones
Calories: 521 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Bread , Brunch
Cuisine:
European , American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup unsalted butter chilled
- ½ cup heavy cream chilled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- coarse sugar for topping
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest together.
- Use a box grater to grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients. Use your hands to lightly toss the butter into the flour.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour over the butter and dry ingredients and stir to combine. Trying to work the dough as little as possible, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and work into a ball. Flatten into an 8-9 inch disc. Use a sharp knife to cut into 6-8 equal pieces.
- Arrange the pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each one. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until nice and golden brown. If you find the scones are browning too quickly, lay a sheet of foil over the top of them to prevent them from burning while they finish baking. Allow them to cool for at least 5-10 minutes before drizzling the icing over the top.
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Icing
- In a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice and heavy cream. If needed, thin with more lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
215mg
(9%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
842IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 842IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.