The Best Lemon Scones Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33 cup white sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.33 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
• 9 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2.5 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1.5 teaspoons vinegar
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 0.33 cup butter, melted
• 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water, or as needed

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all necessary ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using two knives or a pastry blender, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vinegar. Then, stir this mixture into the flour mixture until just moistened.
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for just 5 or 6 turns.
4. Pat or roll the dough into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut the round into 10 wedge-shaped pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bottom edges are golden brown. Let the scones cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
6. While the scones cool, prepare the lemon glaze. In a bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired glaze consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 446 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 32 g
• Sodium Content: 488 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 54 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 62 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g