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Lemon Scones

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 7/08/16Updated: 9/25/21

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These lemon scones are light, lovely and full of lemony goodness.

Scones are not just for tea time! Although they are one of my favorite tea time treats these lemon scones are just too good to only enjoy for tea.  They are the perfect addition to breakfast, brunch or an afternoon treat.

lemon scones

If you are planning a brunch or breakfast, put these on your menu!  Lemon is always my flavor of choice and I just can’t seem to get enough of it this time of year.  Scones make a perfect after school treat too.

lemon scones

One of the tricks to a light and flaky scone is to use cold butter. With a pastry blender, work the butter in until little pea sized crumbs form.

baking lemon scones

After the butter is blended add in your liquid.  I used half and half but whipping cream works well too and sometimes I use buttermilk if I have it on hand.

lemon scones recipe

Stir until the dough is combined.  The next trick is to not overwork your dough.  Once it comes together put it onto a lightly floured surface and knead just a few times and then form it into a flattened round – about 8 inches across. Dough can be slightly wet.

lemon scones

Cut your dough into 10 pieces.

making lemon scones

Place your pieces onto a parchment covered baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.

lemon scones ready to go in the oven

Bake until the scones start to brown around the edges, remove from oven and allow to cool.  Mix together your glaze so that it is a nice drizzling consistency and drizzle over scones.

lemon glaze for the lemon scones Then pour yourself a cup of tea or milk or juice or whatever your beverage of choice is and enjoy a lemon scone!

lemon scones

Check out more of my delicious scone recipes:
Jam Thumbprint Scones 

Orange Creamsicle Scones

Chocolate Chip and Toffee Scones 

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Lemon Scones

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Soft scones with a lovely taste of lemon.
serves: 10 small scones
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:12 minutes
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Total:22 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 C all purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/3 C butter cold, cut into pieces.
  • 1/2 C half and half whipping cream or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp lemon extract

Glaze

  • 1 C powdered sugar
  • juice of a lemon
  • hot water enough to make drizzling consistency

Instructions

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest.
  • Using a pastry blender cut in butter until small pea shaped crumbs form.
  • Add in lemon extract and milk.
  • Stir until incorporated. Dough may be slightly sticky.
  • Place on a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Form into a ball and flatten into a 8 inch disc.
  • Cut into 10 pieces and place on a parchment covered baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes at 400 degree F or until lightly browned around edges.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Mix together powdered sugar, juice of a lemon and enough hot water to form a good drizzling consistency (not much water)
  • Drizzle over scones.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 21mg (7%) Sodium: 177mg (8%) Potassium: 146mg (4%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 15g (17%) Vitamin A: 232IU (5%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 62mg (6%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Brunch
Cuisine:English
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  1. Sue Lanter says

    Posted on 2/11 at 7:22 am

    Can any leftover scones be frozen? It’s just my husband and I and I know we can’t eat all of these in one sitting.

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  2. Auntiepatch says

    Posted on 7/8 at 9:32 pm

    Lemon runs neck-and-neck with chocolate for me!

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  3. Maria says

    Posted on 7/8 at 11:17 am

    I’m with you- I love, love, love lemon! These look delicious. Pinned to make very soon. Thanks.

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