Delicious Lemon Scones Recipe - Easy British Treat

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

   Make sure the oven is fully heated before baking.
2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Sifting the flour can help achieve a lighter texture.
3. 3

   Cut in Butter

   Add cold butter to the flour mixture and cut in using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.

   Keep the butter cold for flaky scones.
4. 4

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, mix the beaten egg, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

   Use fresh lemon for the best flavor.
5. 5

   Form the Dough

   Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

   A crumbly dough is ideal for scones.
6. 6

   Shape the Scones

   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times. Pat into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into wedges.

   Use a sharp knife for clean edges.
7. 7

   Bake

   Place scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

   Check for doneness by tapping the bottom; it should sound hollow.
8. 8

   Prepare Glaze

   If desired, mix powdered sugar with a bit of lemon juice to make a glaze and drizzle over the warm scones.

   Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice or sugar as needed.

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