These delightful lemon scones combine buttery richness with bright citrus flavors, creating the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. With a tender, flaky interior and golden-brown crust, topped with a tangy lemon glaze, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
Simple to make yet impressive to serve, these scones strike the perfect balance between sweet and citrusy, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee. The recipe takes just about 35 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- â…” cup buttermilk
- Zest of 3 lemons
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Step 2: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl
- Step 3: Cut cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs
- Step 4: Combine egg, buttermilk, and lemon zest in a separate bowl
- Step 5: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined
- Step 6: Shape dough into an 8-inch disk and cut into 8 wedges
- Step 7: Chill shaped scones for 15 minutes in freezer
- Step 8: Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown
- Step 9: Make glaze by combining powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla
- Step 10: Drizzle glaze over cooled scones
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Serves: 8
- Storage: Keep in airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature
- Freezing: Can be frozen for up to 2 months
- Reheating: Warm in 350°F oven for 5 minutes or microwave in short intervals
- Tips: Don’t overwork the dough to ensure tender scones
- Serving suggestions: Enjoy with tea, coffee, or as part of breakfast/brunch
General Nutritional Values
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Protein: 6.4g
- Carbohydrates: 57.5g
- Fat: 24.7g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 21.1g
