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Sour Cream Scones with Lemon Glaze – Improv Challenge January

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January new+200a Sour Cream Scones with Lemon Glaze Improv Challenge January

This month I joined the Improv Challenge. As a participant, you have to make something that will include two ingredients the same for everyone. This month the ingredients are lemon and sour cream.

As I am looking for healthy and satisfying breakfasts this month, I decided on making scones.

Did you know that with just one lemon you can make yummy, refreshing scones? Perfect for this season, when we are trying to enjoy citrus fruits.

The sour cream in this recipe makes those babies rich, flaky and delicate in flavor while lemon adds burst of freshness and citrus. The glaze is not too tart nor too sweet. Just right on top of the scones. 🙂

January new+192a Sour Cream Scones with Lemon Glaze Improv Challenge January

Sour Cream and Lemon Scones with Lemon Glaze
I slightly changed this recipe.

for scones:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into tablespoon pieces
1/4 c sour cream
1/4 tsp baking soda
about 2-3 Tbsp of milk
zest of 1 lemon
1 large egg

Mix sour cream and baking soda in a small measuring cup. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk all dry ingredients together ( flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt and nutmeg ). Add butter and cut it in using a pastry cutter.
Add enough milk to sour cream and soda mixture to make 1/2 cup of liquid.
Add sour cream and milk mixture, egg and the zest to your dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface, divide into two parts. Flatten each one into a disk, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut in half and then each piece in half again and again. You should have  8 scones.
Place them all on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat for the second disk.
Now you should have 16 scones nicely placed on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator, preferably overnight, or at least 30 minutes.
When ready, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Bake the scones for 13 – 15 minutes for the 30-minute refrigerated ones, or 15 – 18 minutes for the overnight refrigerated ones.
Cool on wire rack.

for the glaze:
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Whisk it all together until smooth. Glaze cooled scones.

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There you go: a citrus – fresh breakfast, ideal for January morning!

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  1. Richard says

    January 29, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    I love to cook, but baking is a challenge. i made these yesterday using your recipe. I have to find a good hiding space to keep them away from my bride. They are wonderful. I just have one question – when do you add the lemon zest? I assumed with the milk, sour cream and egg mixture. Is that right?

  7. Macaroni and Cheesecake says

    January 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    I love scones & those sound fabulous! Love the idea of using sour cream in them!

  11. Ann says

    January 21, 2012 at 2:12 am

    YUM! I like that the sour cream is in the scones (nice tang and moisture), but LEMON GLAZE? Super YUM!

  14. Amy says

    January 21, 2012 at 2:39 am

    These sound delicious! I should try using sour cream in a scone, it must make them very tender! The lemon glaze is the perfect finish!

    • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      January 21, 2012 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Amy! I wasn't sure how it will come out but they scones were perfect! They are tender and the glaze just makes you happy 😀 Thanks for visiting!

  15. Kristen says

    January 20, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    I am so glad to see scones in this collection. That glaze just sends them over the top. What a happy way to start the day with those yummy treats.

  20. Anne@FromMySweetHeart says

    January 20, 2012 at 12:20 am

    Oh Anna…those scones look amazing! It's unbelievable how much flavor you can get from one lemon! I bet the sour cream keeps them moist and light! They turned out beautifully! : )

    • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      January 20, 2012 at 2:04 am

      Thank you so much, Anne! I just might start using sour cream in my scones from now on. Thank you! Hugs!

  21. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    January 19, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    I love scones and these look great! Stopping by from the Challenge–isn't this fun!?

  22. LDH says

    January 19, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Hi Anna!

    Scones are one of my favorite breakfast (or snack) treats and yours look delicious. So do the other recipes you have here on your blog! I have had a great time perusing your latest posts!

    So nice stopping by!
    Kindly, Lorraine

  25. Kiri W. says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Oooh, your scones look great! Great way to use the challenge ingredients! I am so glad to have joined this challenge 🙂

  26. Teri@thefreshmancook says

    January 19, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    Your scones look wonderful!I love the glaze on top!
    Thanks for stopping by, following me, and leaving such a sweet message on my blog. I am now a follower of you. Glad you are with the Improv Challenge!

  28. Cookaholic Wife says

    January 19, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Your scones look delicious! I made scones for the last challenge. The rest of your recipes look great to so I'm following you. 🙂

  30. Jen at The Three Little Piglets says

    January 19, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Not much beats a flaky, buttery scone for breakfast! Except maybe two scones…

  31. Tina says

    January 19, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    These scones look so toasty and delicious with that glaze on them. I would have loved to seen them on the table this morning. Glad you participated in the challenge, or else we never would have seen these-yum!

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