Sour Cream Scones with Lemon Glaze - Improv Challenge January

Published: Jan 19, 2012 · Modified: Feb 25, 2019 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links.

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. 🙂

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

for scones:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into tablespoon pieces
¼ c sour cream
¼ teaspoon baking soda
about 2-3 tablespoon 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 ½ 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 ½ 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 ½ lemon
½ cup powdered sugar

Whisk it all together until smooth. Glaze cooled scones.

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

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Comments

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?
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 29, 2012 at 5:14 pm
  
  My bad - I am so sorry for not including it.. It will be corrected ASAP! But you got it right - add it to the wet ingredients and then mix all together. I am so happy you tried this recipe! 🙂 Thank you so much!! Have a wonderful Sunday and once again, I am sorry for the confusion...
- Richard says
  
  January 30, 2012 at 12:38 am
  
  I figured I had it right, because it was so good!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  February 04, 2012 at 11:40 pm
  
  I am so happy you like them! 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know, Richard!
Hearty Appletite says

January 23, 2012 at 5:09 am

Hello fellow ICCer! Yumalicious! I do love a good scone with glaze 🙂
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 23, 2012 at 4:48 pm
  
  Thank you 🙂
Ruth Reynoso-Sance says

January 22, 2012 at 3:33 pm

Ideal indeed! Those scones look amazing!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 23, 2012 at 4:49 pm
  
  Thank you, Ruth!
nadia says

January 22, 2012 at 8:22 am

These look so yummy!!!I love lemon scones.im anew follower...
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 23, 2012 at 4:49 pm
  
  Hi Nadia! Thank you so much and welcome to CCS!
DineDivas says

January 22, 2012 at 3:21 am

Love this recipe! The lemon glaze sounds extra delicious.
Thank you,
Judit & Corina
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 23, 2012 at 4:50 pm
  
  Thank you, Ladies!
Lizzy says

January 21, 2012 at 8:18 pm

I thought of making scones, too...yours look so yummy!! Love the addition of a lemon glaze 🙂
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 23, 2012 at 4:51 pm
  
  Thank you, Lizzy 🙂
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!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 23, 2012 at 4:47 pm
  
  Thank you!
Whipped Baking says

January 21, 2012 at 2:45 pm

Yum! I've never made scones with sour cream before, these look delicious!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 5:47 pm
  
  I hope you will try them - it's worth it! Thank you for stopping by!
Pam @ The Meltaways says

January 21, 2012 at 11:58 am

Your scones look amazing - what a fabulous pick for the challenge!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 5:48 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Pam 🙂
Lindsey says

January 21, 2012 at 6:58 am

Oh Yes! This is delicious! By the way - thanks for the up date that Jan. Is citrus month. Can't wait to try your orange carrot bread!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 5:52 pm
  
  You welcome, Lindsey 🙂 Please, let me know how you like the bread. Thank you for visiting!
Eat Cook Code says

January 21, 2012 at 3:58 am

Wow these look lovely. The Lemon Glaze is a brilliant idea.
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Sas! Thanks for visiting!
Cathy W says

January 21, 2012 at 7:47 am

I love a good scone and yours look terrific! I'll bet the lemon gives them a great zingy taste. Great post! 🙂
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 5:49 pm
  
  Hi Cathy! Yes, the glaze fits the scones perfectly. Thank you for visiting!
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!
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!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 6:02 pm
  
  😀 Thank you, Ann!
Val says

January 20, 2012 at 6:31 pm

These would be perfect with my morning cup of coffee!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 6:03 pm
  
  They are! Thank you, Val!
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.
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 6:04 pm
  
  Thank you, Kristen! For organizing and running the challenge - I had so much fun this month! Thank you for stopping by my post! 🙂 Hugs!
Lesa says

January 20, 2012 at 2:52 pm

Yum! They look delicious. Great choice!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 6:05 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Lesa!
Elpiniki says

January 20, 2012 at 8:05 am

They look great! I love the lemon glaze!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 5:51 pm
  
  Thank you 🙂
Lisa says

January 20, 2012 at 3:09 am

Delicious looking, great recipe.
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 21, 2012 at 5:46 pm
  
  Thank you, Lisa!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

January 20, 2012 at 1:02 am

I think I'm in love with these scones! Yummy. 🙂
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 20, 2012 at 2:05 am
  
  Yeah, they are quite handsome little devils 😀 Thank you and welcome to CCS, Dorothy!
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!
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!?
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 20, 2012 at 2:03 am
  
  Totally!! I am so glad I joined this month 😀 Thank you for stopping by, Ashley!
Tara says

January 19, 2012 at 11:13 pm

I have never made scones before. May have to try. Look really good!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 20, 2012 at 2:02 am
  
  I hope you will, Tara! They are soooo gooood 🙂
Mimi says

January 19, 2012 at 10:54 pm

I'll have coffee with mine.
Mimi
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 20, 2012 at 2:01 am
  
  Cheers, Mimi! ( clinking cups ) 🙂
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
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 20, 2012 at 2:00 am
  
  Thank you so much, Lorraine! It means a lot 🙂
bakingaitch says

January 19, 2012 at 10:43 pm

Yum! These look good. I've not used sour cream in scones before. I think I'll try this!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 10:52 pm
  
  Please, do! They will make you happy 🙂 Thank you so much for visiting!
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 🙂
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 9:43 pm
  
  Me too, Kiri! Thank you so much for stopping by!
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!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 9:36 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Teri! Welcome to CCS!
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. 🙂
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 6:23 pm
  
  Yay! Thank you so much and welcome!
Jen says

January 19, 2012 at 5:54 pm

Not much beats a flaky, buttery scone for breakfast! Except maybe two scones...
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 6:05 pm
  
  Thank you, Jen! Welcome to CCS!
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!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 6:04 pm
  
  I had fun indeed 🙂 Thank you, Tina! Hugs!
Melody ♪♫ says

January 19, 2012 at 5:11 pm

Those look so delish! I can never say "no" to scones!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 5:15 pm
  
  Thank you, Melody!
Balvinder Ubi says

January 19, 2012 at 4:24 pm

You got me for citrus glaze on these lovely scones.
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 4:36 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Balvinder!
Richard says

January 19, 2012 at 1:42 pm

Do you deliver?
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 4:29 pm
  
  lol Thank you, Richard!
- Jenn says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 7:47 pm
  
  seriously though! do you? =) haha these look beautiful!!!! lemon anything rocks my socks!
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 9:39 pm
  
  You are so sweet Jenn! lol Thank you! Hugs!
Chaya says

January 19, 2012 at 5:46 pm

That glaze must make it extra lemony. Looks delicious.
- Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
  
  January 19, 2012 at 6:03 pm
  
  I promise - the flavors are quite balanced. Thank you for stopping by, Chaya!

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