Description
Bright and buttery Lemon Scones, perfect for brunch gatherings and a great way to start your day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the lemon zest.
- Whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into triangles.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- If desired, drizzle with lemon glaze once cooled.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon zest and avoid over-mixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon scones, baking, brunch recipes
