Raspberry Lemon Scones
These raspberry lemon scones are the perfect spring treat! The tangy raspberries in the scones is mouthwatering!! And the lemon icing finishes them off perfectly. You'll definitely want to serve these scones at your next brunch!
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 328kcal
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- zest of two medium lemons
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter frozen
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cups fresh raspberries
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Plan ahead to freeze a stick (1/2 cup) of butter for a few hours.
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Add the sugar to a large mixing bowl. Zest two medium or one large lemon. Add the lemon zest to the sugar, and mix well. Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the lemony sugar. Use a whisk to mix well.
- Grate the frozen stick of butter into this dry ingredient mix. Use a pastry cutter to cut in the butter to form course crumbs. In a small bowl mix the egg, sour cream, and vanilla. Stir this mixture into the dough, a little at a time until mixed well.Fold in the raspberries. If using frozen raspberries it's best if they're still slightly frozen when adding them to the dough. It's ok if the raspberries break up a bit. Turn the mixture onto a lightly floured surface. Form the dough into a 3/4" thick circle, patting it down with your hands until it's even all around.
- Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into 8 wedges. Place wedges on parchment lined baking sheet, separated apart from each other so they aren't touching. Bake scones for about 20 minutes until lightly browned. Remove to cooling rack. Put the same parchment paper under the cooling rack, to catch any icing drips!
- Mix the melted butter, vanilla, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and confectioners’ sugar to make the icing. Drizzle icing over slightly cooled scones. Store in a covered container or in the fridge.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
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