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Soft, Glazed Bakery-Style Lemon Scones

Three moist lemon scones stacked on a white plate, drizzled generously with bright white lemon glaze.
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Make soft, buttery lemon scones from scratch. These easy scones feature bright citrus flavor from fresh zest and juice, topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for brunch or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon 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 the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  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 shaggy.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat 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 onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. Brush the tops of the scones 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 the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the scones cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or juice, a drop at a time, to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  11. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled scones. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the softest texture, make sure your butter is very cold.
  • If you want a stronger citrus flavor, use Meyer lemons for zest and juice.
  • This recipe is a good base; consider adding blueberries or poppy seeds for variation.
  • If you are looking for structured meal planning options, consider looking into meal delivery companies for convenience.

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