Description
Scones are always a great option for breakfast or tea time – these Lemon Buttermilk Scones are super easy to prepare and very delicious!
Ingredients
For the scones:
3 2/3 cups (480g) spelt flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 organic lemon, zest finely grated
1 cup (240ml) lemonade*
1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, plus some more for brushing
1 tsp. lemon paste* (optional)
For the lemon glaze:
3.5 oz. (100g) confectioners’ sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice, plus more if needed
For the lemon curd yogurt (optional):
5.3 oz. (150g) Greek yogurt
2 tbsp. lemon curd
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet or round baking pan* with baking parchment and set aside.
2. Add the spelt flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest to a large bowl and mix to combine. In a separate bowl mix lemonade, buttermilk, heavy cream, and lemon paste (optional) until well combined. Add the liquid ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix/knead with a spoon or rubber spatula until a dough forms. Make sure there are no dry spots visible, but do not overmix.
3. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the baking sheet or in the baking pan. Use a large sharp knife and cut the loaf into 8 wedges. Brush the scones with some additional heavy cream and bake for about 30-35 minutes – or until a wooden skewer inserted into the scones comes out clean. Take out of the oven and let cool down on a wire rack.
4. For the lemon glaze, mix the confectioners’ sugar with some lemon juice. Add more lemon juice until you get a thick and not too runny consistency. Brush the scones with the glaze and let dry.
5. For the lemon curd yogurt, mix the yogurt with the lemon curd until well combined. Serve along with the scones (optional).
Notes
Let’s get baking!