Description
Tender, zesty, and lightly sweet, these Gluten Free Lemon Scones bring a burst of citrus sunshine to your fall mornings. Easy to make and perfectly comforting with a cup of tea or coffee, they’re a cozy bake that feels special yet simple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ⅔ cup cold buttermilk (or whole milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional Lemon Glaze: ¾ cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, ½ tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly flour a clean surface.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
- Add cold, cubed butter. Cut in with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Gradually stir wet ingredients into dry until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Transfer dough to floured surface, gently pat into a 1-inch thick circle, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place wedges on baking sheet, leaving space between. Optional: brush tops with milk for a golden finish.
- Bake 16–18 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool 10 minutes.
- For glaze: whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over scones before serving.
Notes
Keep butter and buttermilk cold for flakier scones. Don’t overwork dough—gentle handling ensures tenderness. Chill shaped scones before baking for extra rise. Enjoy fresh, or freeze dough to bake later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg