Easy Lemon Scones Recipe (2024)

Published: Aug 20, 2023 by Muna · This post may contain affiliate links ·

A great way to start your morning is with freshly bakedLemon Scones. These scones are easy to make and have a rustic look but areflakyand buttery from the inside. Using freshlemon juiceandlemon zestadds a refreshing, deliciousflavor. Serve it with your favorite warm drink.

When I learned how to make scones, I wanted to make them almost every day. There are many variations which I will talk about later in this post, and there are manyflavorsthat you can add. Making scones is not tricky and in no way difficult, but there are a few things that you need to do to getflaky, perfect scones.

We won't useeggorvanilla extractin thisrecipe! If you love scones or want to try other variations, please try myPumpkin Scones,English Scones, andCoconut Almond Scones.

❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THISRECIPE

Easy to make. You need less than 10 minutes to prepare thedoughand shape it.

Budget-friendly ingredients. You need simple ingredients available in almost every kitchen.

Balancedflavor. Thelemon flavoris not overwhelming.

Stores well. You can make a batch and store it for up to 3 months to enjoy scones whenever you want.

No mess. You need onebowlto make thedoughand not many dishes to clean up later.

🌿 INGREDIENTS

All-purposeflour- I have used regular flour, but if you can use self-rising flour, either omit thebakingpowderor add half the amount mentioned in therecipe.

Lemon- We are using freshlemon juiceand will need to use the zest of a lemon.

Bakingpowder- You can omit it if using self-rising flour.

Milk- I always use whole milk but you can use low-fat or almond milk. Some use cream instead of milk for a richerflavorand texture.

Butter- It is best to use unsalted butter that's good in quality. Ensure that it is chilled and not soft or melting.

Sugar - The oldscone recipesdo not call for sugar but nowadays, people are adding a little sugar which helps thedoughstays tender from the inside.

🔪 INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Preheatovento 375F/190C. Line thebaking sheetwithparchment paper.

Step 2

In a largebowl, add the sugar andlemon zest. Rub the sugar withlemon zestusing your fingertips to allow the oil from the zest to come out.

Step 3

Sift the flour withsaltandbakingpowder. Add it and the butter to the sugar and mix using a fork or a spatula until you get acoarse crumbstexture.

Step 4

Pour the milk into theflour mixtureand mix until combined, do not overmix, or the scones will come out dry.

Step 5

Place thedoughin the center of the previously preparedbakingsheet. Sprinkle 1teaspoonof flour over thedough, shape it into aone-inch high disk, and cut it into eight triangle scones.

Step 6

Bakethe scones for 20 to 25 minutes or until the surface is light brown.

👩🏽‍🍳 PRO TIPS

• Use chilled milk andcold butterto addflakinessto the scones.
• Preheat theovenfor 30 minutes before using it, making the sconesbakeand rise evenly.
• Never overmix thedough.
• If your kitchen is warm or the butter melts in thedough. Place thedoughin the fridge for a few minutes before cutting andbakingit.

📋 VARIATIONS

Add nuts. You can add toasted nuts to thedough, shape it, andbake.

Raisins. Soak raisins inlemon juiceor warm water and then pat them dry. Add it to thedough.

Substitute the milk. Instead of whole milk, go for almond milk or evenheavy cream.

Lemon glaze. You can make alemon glazeusingpowdered sugaranddrizzleit over the scones before serving.

Use orange. These scones can easily turn intoorange sconesby replacing lemon with orange. Use the zest of half an orange.

🍽️ HOW TO SERVELEMON SCONES

The scones can be served with a warm drink like coffee or tea, but they taste great when dunked in milk. You can also serve them with clotted cream and jam.

See Also

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🌡️ STORING AND REHEATING

Like most of the pastries, scones taste good when freshly made. However, you can keep them at room temperature for a day.

For alonger storagetime, it's best to freeze the scones. Frozen scones will keep for up to 3 months.

You can reheat them in the microwave or at room temperature.

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