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Soft and Fluffy Lemon Scones with Bright Lemon Glaze

Two fluffy lemon scones stacked and generously topped with a thick, dripping lemon glaze.
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Make tender, bakery style lemon scones at home. This easy recipe uses cream for moist scones and finishes them with a zesty lemon icing, 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 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. Stir in the lemon zest.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. 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.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or rectangle.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges or use a round cutter to make individual scones. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Brush the tops lightly with extra heavy cream for a golden finish.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown. Let the scones cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a half teaspoon at a time, until you reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  12. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled scones before serving.

Notes

  • For the softest scones ever, make sure your butter and heavy cream are very cold before mixing.
  • If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, substitute Meyer lemon juice and zest for regular lemon.
  • This recipe works well for lemon poppy seed scones; add 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds with the dry ingredients.

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