These scones are heavenly, buttery fluffy scones. However, there’s not a lot of butter in them, but the buttermilk makes them so perfectly crumbly and light. When you make scones you want to make sure you don’t over knead the dough, all you need to do is knead it 4 or 5 times, a gentle touch is all they need. Don’t be scared of scones, making them or eating them. This easy recipe includes lots of fresh bright lemon and a bit of buttermilk to ensure they’re perfectly cooked and delectably tender. They’re such a filling little breakfast that won’t leave you feeling sugar buzzed or carb sluggish for the rest of the day. This hand held treat is so loaded with flavor and wonderful texture that I’m sure you’ll be craving this recipe for years to come.
Ingredients
Scones
Flour – Regular all purpose works just fine for this recipe. Sugar – We want just plain white granulated to achieve our crisp, clean sweet flavor. Salt – It’s super important to ensure all of our baking is properly seasoned. Lemon – We want the zest from approximately 2 lemons. Egg – 1 yolk is all that we need. Buttermilk – This will ensure our scones are super tender and have great volume. Vanilla – Vanilla extract will really set this whole recipe off, it’s like a secret weapon flavor enhancer. Butter – Unsalted as we want to control the sodium content of our dish.
Lemon glaze
Icing sugar – This finely ground sugar dissolves easily and is perfect for icing and glazes. Don’t be tempted by the granulated used earlier, it will give your glaze a gritty texture. Lemon juice – Just a bit more of the fresh stuff for us lemon fiends. Salt – We’ll want to season our glaze ever so slightly. Milk – Used sparingly to thin out the glaze if need be. Corn syrup – This ingredient will add some syrupy sweetness and great consistency.
How To Make Lemon Buttermilk Scones
Want To Make Sugared Lemon Slices?
It’s easy and I highly recommend them! Take your scone, rip a piece off, drizzle some more glaze over them, put a sugared lemon slice over the scone piece then pop it in your mouth. I’m just saying, it’s heavenly!!
Some Tips
Storing Leftover Scones
Since these scones contain dairy, store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. These can also be easily frozen! Freeze for up to 3 months. Wrap them in plastic wrap individually then place them in a ziploc bag. The spread will not freeze well but it will last in the fridge for 3 – 4 days.
Storing Lemon Glaze
The glaze can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
More Delicious Breakfast Treats To Try:
Banana Buzz Scones Lemon Blueberry Scones Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Apple Cinnamon Scones Classic Pancakes Easy Waffles Banana Fritters Pancake Muffins Currant Scones
