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!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I think I'm in love with these scones! Yummy. 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yeah, they are quite handsome little devils 😀 Thank you and welcome to CCS, Dorothy!
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
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
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
I love scones and these look great! Stopping by from the Challenge--isn't this fun!?
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Totally!! I am so glad I joined this month 😀 Thank you for stopping by, Ashley!
Tara says
I have never made scones before. May have to try. Look really good!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I hope you will, Tara! They are soooo gooood 🙂
Mimi says
I'll have coffee with mine.
Mimi
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Cheers, Mimi! ( clinking cups ) 🙂
LDH says
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
Thank you so much, Lorraine! It means a lot 🙂
bakingaitch says
Yum! These look good. I've not used sour cream in scones before. I think I'll try this!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Please, do! They will make you happy 🙂 Thank you so much for visiting!
Kiri W. says
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
Me too, Kiri! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Teri@thefreshmancook says
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
Thank you so much, Teri! Welcome to CCS!
Cookaholic Wife says
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
Yay! Thank you so much and welcome!
Jen says
Not much beats a flaky, buttery scone for breakfast! Except maybe two scones...
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Jen! Welcome to CCS!
Tina says
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
I had fun indeed 🙂 Thank you, Tina! Hugs!
Melody ♪♫ says
Those look so delish! I can never say "no" to scones!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Melody!
Balvinder Ubi says
You got me for citrus glaze on these lovely scones.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Balvinder!
Richard says
Do you deliver?
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
lol Thank you, Richard!
Jenn says
seriously though! do you? =) haha these look beautiful!!!! lemon anything rocks my socks!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
You are so sweet Jenn! lol Thank you! Hugs!
Chaya says
That glaze must make it extra lemony. Looks delicious.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I promise - the flavors are quite balanced. Thank you for stopping by, Chaya!