These delicious lemon scones are light, fluffy, and melt in your mouth! The lemony flavor is a taste of summer, and you will be coming back for more!

The lemon zest in the scone dough and the tangy lemon juice in the glaze give this scone the perfect lemon flavor . . . not too strong and not too weak.

Let me show you how to make the best lemon scones!

What is a Scone?

A scone almost like a sweet biscuit that is a little more dense and crusty. The key to a good scone is COLD butter! The layers of cold butter create a delicious buttery scone when baked.

It is important to handle the dough lightly and to avoid using your hands directly on the dough if possible so as not to warm up the butter.

Ingredients

Fresh milled flour – Fresh milled flour is when the grain berries are milled right before use in a recipe. The milling process preserves the true vitamins and nutrients in flour so that even a treat like a scone can be nutrient rich.

Pure maple syrup – It is important to use REAL pure maple syrup as a sweetener.

Lemons – Be sure to zest two whole lemons into the dough for the best flavor!

How to Make Lemon Scones

First, measure out your grain berries and mill the flour. Then add the baking powder, salt, and lemon zest to the flour and give it a mix.

Next, shred the cold butter and add to the flour. Lightly mix the dried ingredients and butter with a fork until the butter chips are incorporated.

Add in the wet ingredients such as maple syrup, egg, heavy cream, and vanilla to the batter and mix with a spatula (do not use your hands on the dough).

Place the dough in plastic wrap and put in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Pull out the cold dough and press it into a circle. Work quickly so that your hands do not warm up the dough.

Cut the circle into 8 triangles, and put the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

When the scones are completely cooled, glaze the tops and add a little extra zest for decoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to avoid using my hands? In order for the dough to rise correctly and remain fluffy, the butter needs to stay cold. Your hands could warm up the dough and melt the butter if handled too much.

Can the scones be frozen? Yes! You could freeze the scone dough after it is shaped and cut or freeze the scones after they are baked (don’t glaze). Store in an airtight container.

These lemon scones are fluffy and flavorful, and sure to become your next favorite lemony treat!