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Perfect Lemon Scones

Lemon scones with a tart lemon glaze are out of this world with clotted cream!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 10 scones
Calories: 363 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • zest from one lemon, peeled with a serrated vegetable peeler (you want the yellow part, not the bitter white pith.) See my post on How to Make Lemon Sugar for details.
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
lemon glaze
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Put the sugar and zest in the food processor and pulse/process until the zest is fully incorprated and the sugar is pale yellow and fragrant. It will have the texture of brown sugar.
  2. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the bowl and pulse to combine well.
  3. Drop the pieces of cold butter into the machine and pulse about 20 times to fully incorporate the butter. The mixture should have an even crumbly texture.
  4. Add the cream and extract and pulse until the dough begins to come together. It will look crumbly, but moist, without dry flour remaining.
  5. Scoop the dough with a 2 ounce cookie or ice cream scoop onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Put the sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 400F.
  7. Bake the cold scones for 18 minutes, or until just starting to turn golden. The centers may look moist, but will firm up as they cool. Try not to overbake these small scones.
  8. Let the scones cool on a rack completely before glazing.
to make the glaze
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  1. Combine the sugar with just enough lemon juice to make a thick pourable glaze. Start with 2 tablespoons and go from there. Stir until there are no more lumps left.
  2. Dunk each scone headfirst into the glaze, then set them on the rack to allow the glaze to set up. You can test one scone to make sure you've got the glaze the way you like it. Add more sugar for a thicker glaze, and more lemon to thin it down.
  3. Store the scones, covered in foil or with a cake dome, at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 286mg (12%) Potassium 176mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 756IU (15%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363

% Daily Value*

Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Potassium 176mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 756IU 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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