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January 28, 2026
Buttery Lemon Cream Scones with notes of zesty lemon and warm vanilla, baked to golden perfection and finished with a lovely cream icing.











Lemon Cream Scones
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- Cold Butter Secret 🧈Always use ice-cold butter and handle it minimally to create the flakiest, most tender scone texture - freeze your butter for 15 minutes before cutting into the flour.
- Zest Maximization 🍋Grate lemon zest directly onto the sugar to release and distribute essential oils, intensifying the citrus flavor throughout the entire scone.
- Cream Handling Technique 🥄Fold the cream into the dough using a light, gentle touch to prevent overworking, which can result in dense, tough scones.
- Cutting Pro Tip 🔪Use a sharp bench scraper or chef's knife and press straight down when cutting scones, avoiding twisting motions that can seal the edges and prevent proper rising.
- Glaze Perfection 💧For a glossy, professional finish, brush the scones with a light egg wash before baking and drizzle the lemon glaze while they're still slightly warm to help it set beautifully.
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Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
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Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Allergen Analysis
Fish Free
Shellfish Free
Treenuts Free
Peanuts Free
Sesame Free
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