Best Buttery Lemon Scones Recipe

Name: Best Buttery Lemon Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted 3 times with; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons lemon zest grated; 1/2 cup butter, unsalted cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 large eggs room temperature, beaten to blend; ⅔ cup milk or buttermilk; flour, all-purpose (for rolling); heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted 3 times with
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lemon zest grated
1/2 cup butter, unsalted cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large eggs room temperature, beaten to blend
⅔ cup milk or buttermilk
flour, all-purpose (for rolling)
heavy whipping cream

1
Preheat oven to 450 F. Grease and flour baking sheets.
2
Sift flour, sugar and salt into deep bowl.
3
Stir in peel.
4
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5
Blend in eggs and just enough milk or buttermilk to form soft but not sticky dough.
6
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
7
Gently roll or pat dough to about 1/2-inch thickness, lightly flouring as necessary to prevent sticking.
8
Cut out rounds using 2-inch flourd biscuit cutter.
9
Set 1/2 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
10
Brush with cream.
11
Bake until scones are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

1042

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted 3 times with, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Best Buttery Lemon Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Buttery Lemon Scones

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