Glazed Lemon Scones Recipe

Name: Glazed Lemon Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Glaze; 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; yellow food coloring (optional); grated lemon zest; slivered almonds

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Glaze
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
yellow food coloring (optional)
grated lemon zest
slivered almonds

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
In a big bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in the butter using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in lemon zest and blend.
3
In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, and lemon juice; pour into flour mixture; mix until blended and moistened and a soft dough is formed.
4
Place dough on a floured work surface; knead 15-20 times and roll into a circle 3/4-inch thick.
5
Place on baking sheet; score into 8-12 wedges with the point of a sharp knife.
6
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly on wire rack; cut into wedges as marked and serve warm.
7
The glaze: in a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar and lemon juice; add in desired amount of food coloring (if using); drizzle over warm scones; sprinkle with lemon zest and almonds.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Glazed 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.

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