Description
Delightful Perfect Lemon Cream Scones bring zesty brightness to classic British pastry with silky texture and refreshing citrus notes. Elegant breakfast companions promise pure morning pleasure for those craving sophisticated homemade treats you’ll savor with every delicate, buttery bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft the foundational mixture by sifting dry ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform texture.
- Whisk cream, egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a separate container, allowing flavors to meld for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate chilled butter into the flour blend using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, uneven crumbs.
- Gently fold the cream mixture into the flour blend, stirring minimally to maintain a tender scone texture.
- Transfer the delicate dough onto a lightly floured surface, pressing and rolling into a rectangular shape approximately 3/4-inch thick.
- Slice the dough into 12 triangular or square portions using a sharp knife, ensuring clean, precise cuts.
- Arrange scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18 minutes, watching for a delicate golden-brown hue across the surface.
- Remove from oven and allow scones to rest for 15 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly.
- Prepare the glaze by combining lemon zest, juice, salt, and milk, then gradually whisking in powdered sugar until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Once scones have completely cooled, dip each piece into the lemon glaze, ensuring an even, elegant coating.
- Let the glaze set for approximately one hour before serving, allowing it to crystallize and create a delightful finish.
Notes
- Chill your butter thoroughly to create flakier, more tender scones with better texture and rise.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or buttermilk for a lighter, tangier version that maintains moisture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and consistent dough texture without overworking.
- Minimize handling of the dough to prevent tough scones; mix just until ingredients are combined for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 334
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg