Lemon-Lime Scones Recipe

Name: Lemon-Lime Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lime, zest of; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, cold; 1 egg; 2/3 cup milk; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lime, zest of
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, cold
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F Grease a cookie sheet.
2
Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the lime zest. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
3
Beat the egg slightly in a bowl, mix with the milk, then pour into dry mixture. Stir with a fork to make a soft dough.
4
Roll into 12 (2-inch) balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes or until done. Let cool.
5
Mix icing sugar and enough lemon juice to make a barely pourable glaze. Drizzle over scones.

712

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: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Lime 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.

Lemon-Lime Scones

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