Best 10 Lemon Sour Cream Scones Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that lemon sour cream scones bring to your taste buds. These scones, with their tender and crumbly texture, embody the perfect balance between sweet and sour, offering a burst of citrusy freshness with each bite. Whether you're seeking a delightful breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a sweet complement to your tea time, lemon sour cream scones stand as a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

3-INGREDIENT LEMON SCONES



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These scones are so quick and simple. They only have three ingredients and produce deliciously light scones. The bubbles in the lemon soda make them rise. There is no need to rub butter as in the traditional scone recipe. Serve hot with whipped cream and berry jam.

Provided by purplepiscean

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

cooking spray
3 cups self-rising flour
1 cup lemon-flavored soda
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray; lightly dust with flour.
  • Sift self-rising flour into a large bowl. Combine lemon soda and cream and pour over the flour. Mix until dough is just combined. Turn dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Flour your hands and gently pat dough into a large rectangle. Do not overwork the dough. Cut into triangles or squares.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 404.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

LEMON-CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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Perfect for afternoon breaks with tea! The rich cream cheese taste of these light, flaky scones is perfectly balanced with a refreshing hint of lemon.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 33m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter or margarine (firm)
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
Lemon juice
Sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the lemon peel, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
  • Mix cream cheese and egg in small bowl until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Stir cream cheese mixture into flour mixture until dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Drop dough by 8 spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with lemon juice. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

LEMON CREAM SCONES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix at low speed until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup cream, 2 eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add the cream mixture to the flour mixture, and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface, and form into a flat disc, about 8 inches across and 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together remaining egg and 3 tablespoons cream to make an egg wash. Brush scones with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until the tops are golden brown and firm, 40 to 50 minutes.

AMAZING LEMON SCONES



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These are so delicious they just melt in your mouth! They have a bakery back home that has these amazing lemon scones that I was addicted to. Through much trial and error I think I've got them!

Provided by ANGELSTAR

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
⅓ teaspoon salt
¾ cup cold butter, cut into pieces
9 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons vinegar
2 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, and vinegar in a small bowl and stir into flour mixture until moistened; turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead dough briefly for 5 or 6 turns. Pat or roll dough out into a 1 inch-thick round. Cut into 10 wedges and arrange on a baking sheet leaving 1 inch between each wedge.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bottom edges are lightly tan, 11 to 14 minutes. Allow scones to cool for 15 minutes.
  • While scones are cooling, stir confectioners' sugar, melted butter, 2 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Stir water into sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is easily drizzled.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 487.9 mg, Sugar 32.2 g

LEMON CREAM SCONES



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As a quick way to warm everyone up, I make these lemony scones to go with a pot of hot tea. Sometimes I like to add dried cherries to the batter, to jazz it up a little.-Angela Matz, West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
2 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk 3/4 cup cream, eggs and lemon extract until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat dough into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges., Place wedges on a greased baking sheet. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Brush tops with remaining cream; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

DANIELA'S LEMON CREAM SCONES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 32 scones

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cubed, chilled butter
8 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
6 lemons, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until it resembles small sized peas. Whisk eggs and heavy cream together. Add to mix. Add zest. Knead lightly until just incorporated. Roll out on a lightly floured table. Cut and place on parchment covered sheet pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until puffed and golden.

LEMON SOUR CREAM SCONES



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Yield 8 1 scone

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lemon, orange or limes
2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup sour cream
1 egg white, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 4000 F. Finely grate or zest lemon leaving as much white pith on the orange peel as possible (should measure about 1 tablespoon zest). Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest. Add 6 tablespoons butter and coarsely cut* into flour until lumps are the size of small peas. Add sour cream and stir just until mixed (do not over mix). Flour hands, place dough on lightly floured surface and knead 4-5 times. Gently pat dough into a circle 1/2-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper (may place on un-greased baking sheet, but bottom of scones will bake dark). Brush tops with optional beaten egg white to improve browning of tops. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light, airy and lightly browned. Serve warm with optional Lemon Honey Butter (see below). Notes: * Quick and easy tip - grate butter into flour mixture using the large holes of a grater.

LEMON CREAM SCONES



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I originally found this recipe on the back of a C & H sugar bag. I like it because it has a light lemon flavor without being overly sweet.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Scones

Time 50m

Yield 12 scones, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup golden raisin, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
1 cup whipping cream
2 -4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt; stir in raisins and lemon peel.
  • With a fork, stir in cream and enough water until dough comes together into a rough ball.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead dough 5 to 6 times. Place on a greased cookie sheet and pat into an 8-inch circle.
  • With a sharp knife, cut halfway through the dough to mark into 12 wedges. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown; remove to wire rack to cool.
  • Cut into wedges while still warm, or cool completely before cutting.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon curd.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 147.9, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 2.8

LEMON SCONES



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These delicate scones are the perfect lightly sweet treat to serve with coffee or tea at any holiday get-together. It's a simple bread since, like biscuits, it doesn't require much kneading and there's no need to let the dough rise.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add buttermilk and lemon zest, stirring just until mixed. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently six times. Shape into a ball. On a greased baking sheet, pat dough into a circle about 1/2 in thick and 8-1/2 in. in diameter. Using a sharp knife, cut wedges in the dough, being careful not to cut all the way through. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON CREAM SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Citrus     Dairy     Fruit     Brunch     Bake     Lemon     Apricot     Spring     Shower     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Stir in apricots and 1 tablespoon lemon peel. Add whipping cream and stir just until dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently just until dough holds together. Form dough into 10-inch-diameter, 1/2-inch-thick round. Cut into 12 wedges.
  • Transfer wedges to large baking sheet, spacing evenly. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon peel in small bowl. Brush scones with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Bake scones until light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool slightly. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in foil; store at room temperature.) Serve scones warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter and heavy cream. This will help to create a flaky scone.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the scones tough.
  • Be sure to chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the scones from spreading too much.
  • Bake the scones until they are just golden brown. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or clotted cream.

Conclusion:

Lemon sour cream scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. With their light and fluffy texture, and bright lemon flavor, these scones are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give lemon sour cream scones a try. You won't be disappointed!

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