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Soft and Fluffy Lemon Scones with Tangy Glaze

A stack of three fluffy lemon scones generously topped with a white lemon glaze, served on a white plate.
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Make tender, moist lemon scones from scratch. This recipe yields bakery-style scones with a bright, zesty flavor and a simple, tangy lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 large lemons
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will be slightly sticky.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or square.
  7. Cut the dough into 8 wedges or use a round cutter. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush the tops lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown. Let the scones cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  10. While cooling, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or lemon juice to reach a thick, drizzly consistency.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the slightly warm scones. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra tender scones, use a box grater to zest the lemons before juicing them.
  • If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, substitute Meyer lemons for regular lemons.
  • To make Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, add 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds to the dry ingredients.

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