Easy Gluten Free Lemon Scones With Glaze
Delight in the perfect balance of crisp exterior and tender, flaky interior with these irresistible lemon scones, drizzled with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 2 cups gluten-free flour Use a good quality gluten-free flour blend
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed Ensure butter is cold for flaky scones
- 1/2 cup milk Any type of milk can be used
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh lemon juice is preferred
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest Zest from a fresh lemon
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice Adjust according to desired thickness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well-mixed.
- Add the cubed cold butter to the dry ingredients. Work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface (use gluten-free flour). Pat down into a round about 1-inch high. Cut into wedges or fun shapes.
- Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Glazing
- While baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust thickness if needed.
- Allow scones to cool for a few minutes before drizzling the glaze over them.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
To maintain scone flakiness, keep butter cold and avoid overmixing. Experiment with add-ins like blueberries or cranberries.