Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup brewed Earl Grey tea, cooled
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. - Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. This will be the base of your scone dough. - Cut in the Butter
Add the cubed cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This step is crucial for achieving flaky scones. - Combine Wet Ingredients
Stir in the brewed Earl Grey tea, heavy cream, and lemon zest. Mix until the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overwork the dough. - Shape the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Pat it down to about 1-inch thickness and cut into wedges. You should be able to get about 8 scones from this dough. - Bake the Scones
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
Preparing the Lemon Glaze
- Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable. - Drizzle the Glaze
Once the scones have cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over each one. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
- Make the Glaze
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g