Quick & Easy Lemon Buttermilk Scones
These Quick & Easy Lemon Buttermilk Scones are light, fluffy, and packed with refreshing lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these scones feature a buttery, crumbly texture complemented by tangy lemon zest and juice. With a simple and quick preparation, they’re ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a snack. A delightful treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add lemon: Stir in the lemon zest to evenly distribute it throughout the dough.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Form the dough: Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing the dough.
- Shape the scones: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Prepare for baking: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. For a golden crust, brush the tops of the scones with a beaten egg wash (optional).
- Bake the scones: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For sweeter scones, increase the sugar or add a glaze on top.
- Make sure to use cold butter for a flakier texture.
- To store, keep the scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
- To reheat, warm the scones in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
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