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
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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5 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
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1 large egg
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 lemon
For the glaze:
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5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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1/2 cup whole milk, plus more as needed
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Zest and juice from 1 lemon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
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Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a separate bowl, mix egg, cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Let sit 10 minutes.
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Add wet ingredients to dry and mix just until a soft dough forms.
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Shape dough into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle (about 18×10 inches).
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Cut into 12 rectangles, then halve diagonally into 24 triangles.
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Place on baking sheet and bake 18 minutes or until edges are golden.
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Cool 15 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
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For the glaze, mix lemon zest, juice, milk, and salt. Let sit 10 minutes.
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Whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed.
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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