Amazing Lemon Scones – Buttery, Fluffy, and Bursting
Amazing Lemon Scones are soft, flaky, and buttery baked treats.They feature fresh lemon zest for a bright citrus flavor.Perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or dessert.Easy to make with simple ingredients.Lightly sweet with a tender crumb.Finished with a delicious lemon glaze.
Ingredients
For the Scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add cold butter and rub into the flour until crumbly.
- Stir in lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and lemon juice.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead.
- Shape into a circle and cut into wedges.
- Place on baking tray and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly and drizzle with lemon glaze.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flaky texture.
- Do not overwork the dough.
- Fresh lemon zest gives best flavor.
- Dough should be soft, not sticky.
- Bake immediately after shaping.
- Glaze is optional but recommended.
- Use heavy cream for richer taste.
- Store in airtight container.