Description
These Lemonade Scones are a delightful twist on classic scones, infused with fresh lemon zest and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea, they are tender, flaky, and bursting with citrus flavor, offering a sweet and refreshing treat that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Scone Dough
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream or milk (plus more as needed)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425˚F (220˚C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the scones to a golden brown.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt. This creates the base dry mixture for your scones.
- Add heavy cream: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the heavy cream. Mix gently until the dough just comes together, being careful not to overmix to maintain tenderness.
- Shape and cut dough: Lightly flour your work surface, divide the dough in half, and form each half into a disc about 1.5 to 2 inches tall. Cut each disc into six triangular pieces, similar to slicing a pizza.
- Bake the scones: Place the scones on a large baking sheet spaced apart, and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the centers are set and the edges are beginning to brown.
- Prepare lemon glaze: While the scones bake, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and salt until you reach a smooth consistency. Add more cream as needed to adjust thickness.
- Glaze and garnish: Allow the scones to cool for 5 minutes after baking, then spread the lemon glaze over the tops with a spoon or dip the scone tops into the glaze. Optionally, garnish with extra lemon zest for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep scones tender and flaky.
- Using heavy cream adds richness and moisture to the scones.
- Adjust the glaze thickness by adding more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
- Serve fresh for the best taste and texture.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon scones, lemonade scones, lemon glaze, breakfast scones, citrus scones, baked scones
