Lemon Scones
These Lemon Scones are light, lovely and full of lemony goodness.
Servings: 10 scones
Calories: 224kcal
Ingredients
- 2 c all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- ⅓ c butter cold, cut into pieces
- ½ c half and half or whipping cream or buttermilk
- 1 tsp lemon extract
Glaze
- 1 c powdered sugar
- juice of 1 lemon
- hot water - enough to make drizzling consistency
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest.
- Using a pastry blender cut in butter until small pea shaped crumbs form.
- Add in lemon extract and milk.
- Stir until incorporated. Dough may be slightly sticky.
- Place on a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Form into a ball and flatten into a 8 inch disc.
- Cut into 10 pieces and place on a parchment covered baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 400 degree F or until lightly browned around edges.
- Remove and cool.
- Mix together powdered sugar, juice of a lemon and enough hot water to form a good drizzling consistency (not much water).
- Drizzle over scones.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.3mg