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Soft and Fluffy Glazed Lemon Scones

Close-up of two stacked, glazed lemon scones on a white plate, showing the thick, dripping icing.
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A simple recipe for making soft, buttery lemon scones from scratch, topped with a bright, zesty lemon glaze.

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 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
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup milk (for brushing, optional)
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 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 shaggy.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 3 or 4 times to bring it together. 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 on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. Brush the tops lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or milk.
  9. Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown. Let the scones cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a few drops at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones before serving.

Notes

  • For extra tenderness, use very cold butter and avoid overworking the dough.
  • You can substitute Meyer lemons for standard lemons for a slightly sweeter, less acidic flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, use less lemon juice in the glaze mixture.

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