Description
Ridiculously Easy Lemon Raspberry Scones are bursting with bright citrus flavor, juicy raspberries, and a soft, buttery texture. Perfect for brunch, tea time, or a quick baked treat!
Ingredients
- For the scones:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- Fresh raspberries
- Lemon zest
- Heavy cream
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- For the glaze:
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in raspberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry, stir until just combined.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface, gently shape into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges, place on baking sheet.
- Brush tops with cream, bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- While slightly warm, drizzle with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
