Zesty Lemon Scones That Brighten Your Day in Just 30 Minutes
Lemon scones that brighten your day in 30 minutes, perfectly zesty and fluffy for breakfast or tea time.
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Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry Cutter
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour can substitute up to half with whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup Granulated sugar no substitutions recommended
- 1 tbsp Baking powder make sure it’s fresh
- 1/2 tsp Salt a pinch is a must unless using salted butter
- 1/2 cup Cold, cubed butter ensure it's cold for best texture
- 1 cup Milk buttermilk adds a lovely tangy touch
- 2 tbsp Lemon zest always use fresh for best impact
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice always use fresh for best impact
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: combine all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the butter: add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and work it in until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine wet ingredients: pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and stir gently until just combined.
- Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface until it holds together.
- Shape into wedges: form the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into wedges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Serve with clotted cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg