Easy Recipes for Lemon Scones with a Zesty Glaze
Bright, citrusy, and soft—these easy lemon scones are the perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
Servings: 8 scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the lemon zest.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, then shape into a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Cut into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled scones.