Easy Delicious Desserts: Lemon Scones That Brighten Your Day in 30 Minutes
Delight in these easy and zesty lemon scones, perfect for brightening your day in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times.
- Shape the dough into a circle and cut into wedges.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added sweetness, drizzle with lemon glaze.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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