Description
Heavenly Lemon Cream Scones — Buttery, tender, and zesty with a sweet lemon glaze. A bright, bakery-style treat that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 large egg
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
For the glaze:
5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup whole milk, plus more as needed
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, mix egg, cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Let sit 10 minutes.
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix just until a soft dough forms.
Shape dough into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle (about 18×10 inches).
Cut into 12 rectangles, then halve diagonally into 24 triangles.
Place on baking sheet and bake 18 minutes or until edges are golden.
Cool 15 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
For the glaze, mix lemon zest, juice, milk, and salt. Let sit 10 minutes.
Whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed.
Dip cooled scones in glaze and let set for at least 1 hour.
Notes
- For best texture, do not overmix the dough. The glaze can be made thinner or thicker by adjusting milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American