5 from 9 votes
Lemon Scones
Our Lemon Scones are flaky, buttery pastry perfection. Made in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is our go-to for brunch or busy mornings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
scones
Calories:
371 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast, Bread
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
Scones
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter cold
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Grate your 1/2 cup cold butter using a cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture OR cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.
- Add in 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 tablespoons lemon zest stirring until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean countertop and form it into a ball
- Press the dough flat until it is 2-inch thick circle. Use a butter knife to cut the circle into 8 wedges.
- Place cut scones on an un-greased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the tops are nicely browned.
- While the scones are baking, make the glaze by whisking together 1/2 cup powdered sugar,1 tablespoon lemon juice and if you wanted it thinner, add in a add in more lemon juice or milk to make the desired consistency.
- Remove the scones from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Drizzle the tops with the glaze and let cool.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1scone
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
173mg
(7%)
Potassium
222mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
686IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scone | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 686IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.