Sunshine in Every Bite: Lemon Scones That Brighten Your Day
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 200kcal
Lemon scones that brighten your day in 30 minutes are a delightful treat perfect for any meal.
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Equipment
- Oven
- mixing bowl
- pastry cutter
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can swap with whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup Sugar adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoon Baking Powder essential for leavening
- ½ teaspoon Salt balances flavors
- ½ cup Cold, Cubed Butter ensure it's chilled
- ¾ cup Milk dairy-free option works too
- 1 medium Lemon Zest fresh lemons are best
- 1 medium Lemon Juice fresh lemons are best
Instructions
Steps to Make
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Shape the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into wedges.
- Transfer them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg