Earl Grey Scones with Lemon Glaze
Delight in these tender and flaky Earl Grey scones, topped with a zesty lemon glaze for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 scones 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp Earl Grey tea
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, Earl Grey tea, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the flour blend.
- Shape the dough into a rectangle and cut it into squares, then triangles.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
- Make the lemon glaze and drizzle over warm scones before serving.
Notes
Using cold butter is key for achieving a good texture. Feel free to customize with add-ins like chocolate chips or fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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