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. 🙂
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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!
nadia says
These look so yummy!!!I love lemon scones.im anew follower...
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Hi Nadia! Thank you so much and welcome to CCS!
DineDivas says
Love this recipe! The lemon glaze sounds extra delicious.
Thank you,
Judit & Corina
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Ladies!
Lizzy says
I thought of making scones, too...yours look so yummy!! Love the addition of a lemon glaze 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Lizzy 🙂
Macaroni and Cheesecake says
I love scones & those sound fabulous! Love the idea of using sour cream in them!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you!
Whipped Baking says
Yum! I've never made scones with sour cream before, these look delicious!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I hope you will try them - it's worth it! Thank you for stopping by!
Pam @ The Meltaways says
Your scones look amazing - what a fabulous pick for the challenge!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Pam 🙂
Lindsey says
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
You welcome, Lindsey 🙂 Please, let me know how you like the bread. Thank you for visiting!
Eat Cook Code says
Wow these look lovely. The Lemon Glaze is a brilliant idea.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Sas! Thanks for visiting!
Cathy W says
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
Hi Cathy! Yes, the glaze fits the scones perfectly. Thank you for visiting!
Amy says
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
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
YUM! I like that the sour cream is in the scones (nice tang and moisture), but LEMON GLAZE? Super YUM!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
😀 Thank you, Ann!
Val says
These would be perfect with my morning cup of coffee!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
They are! Thank you, Val!
Kristen says
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
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
Yum! They look delicious. Great choice!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Lesa!
Elpiniki says
They look great! I love the lemon glaze!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you 🙂
Lisa says
Delicious looking, great recipe.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Lisa!