Glazed Lemon Scones
Bright lemon flavor in the scones and the glaze make these lemon scones the perfect breakfast or snack. Everyone will love them!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 10 ounces
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 5 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp table salt
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, diced
- ⅔ cup half-and-half
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
For the Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 to 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Stir to combine thoroughly.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour | 2 1/2 tsp baking powder | 5 tbsp granulated sugar | 1/4 tsp table salt | 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Add the cold diced butter to the flour mixture and work it in with your fingers, forks, or a pastry cutter. The mixture should have some crumbs the size of small peas.6 tbsp unsalted butter
- In a medium bowl, combine the half-and-half, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon extract, if using. Whisk to blend.2/3 cup half-and-half | 1 large egg | 1 tsp vanilla extract | 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
- Add the egg mixture to the dry mixture and work it in until the ingredients are moistened. Avoid overworking.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead just a few times to form a soft dough. Pat the dough into a circle or square about 1/2-inch thick and cut out scones with a biscuit cutter. Alternatively, use a knife to cut the dough into triangles or squares.
- Arrange the unbaked scones on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least 20 minutes.
- While the scones are chilling, preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bake the scones for about 15 to 18 minutes, until just lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, combine the confectioners' sugar, melted butter, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. It should be thin enough to brush over the scones. Add more lemon juice if necessary for a thinner glaze.1 cup confectioners' sugar | 1 tbsp butter | 2 to 3 tbsp lemon juice | 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- Remove the scones to a rack and brush the glaze over the hot scones. Brush with the glaze a second time after the scones have cooled.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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