Lemon Cream Scones
These Lemon Cream Scones are tender, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. Their flaky texture and bright citrus notes make them a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Scones:
- - 3 cups all-purpose flour
- - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- - 5 tsp baking powder
- - 1/4 tsp salt
- - 1/2 lb 2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- - 1 large egg
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - Zest of 1 lemon
For the Glaze:
- - 5 cups powdered sugar sifted
- - 1/2 cup whole milk plus more as needed
- - Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- - 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract into the heavy cream. Let it sit for 10 minutes to enhance the lemon flavor.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cream mixture to the flour mixture and stir gently with a fork until just combined. The dough should be crumbly but hold together.
- Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, press it into a rectangle, and roll it to about 3/4-inch thick. Cut into 12 squares, then each square into two triangles.
- Bake: Transfer the triangles to the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt with the milk in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Glaze the Scones: Dip each cooled scone into the glaze. Let the glaze set for about 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Butter: Ensure your butter is cold to achieve the flakiest texture.
- Glaze Consistency: If the glaze is too thick, add more milk; if it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Storage: Store scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Glaze Consistency: If the glaze is too thick, add more milk; if it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Storage: Store scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.