Lemon Scones With Lemon Glaze Recipe
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or buttermilk*
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Turbinado sugar for topping the scones (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for the icing)
Instructions
- Freeze 1 stick of butter. Using a food processor or box grater, grate the butter. Place grated butter in a freezer bag or bowl and return to the freezer until just before needed.
- Preheat oven to 400º
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Briefly blend in the frozen butter using an electric mixer set at the lowest speed and fitted with the paddle.
- Combine the egg, heavy cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl and beat lightly. Add the wet ingredients to the butter and flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Remove the dough to a well-floured surface. Flour your hands and shape the dough into an 8″ disc. Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
- With a sharp knife or pastry cutter, cut the dough into quarters. Then cut each quarter in half to make 8 scones.
- Place the triangles on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with heavy cream. Sprinkle with Turbinado sugar, pop them in the oven, and bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the scones from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool.
- Once cooled slightly, drizzle a little glaze, if using, over the top of each scone. Enjoy!
Notes
For the icing, mix a little lemon juice with powdered sugar and whisk until you get the consistency you want.