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Lemon Scones
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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
25 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 butter chilled, unsalted
  • ½ cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • sugar for topping, coarse
Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest together.
  3. Use a box grater to grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients. Use your hands to lightly toss the butter into the flour.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
Icing
  1. 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.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Scones

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.