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Mini Lemon Scone Bites with Lemon Glaze

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Keyword: scones

Ingredients

For the scones:

  • 2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp backing soda
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup milk

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp fresly grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (more or less depending on consistency)

Instructions

For the scones:

  •  In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut the butter pieces into flour until crumbly. (Honestly, I find the quickest and easiest way to do this is with my hands. It takes about a minute!)
  • Stir the lemon zest into the mixing bowl. Combine the lemon juice and milk and immediately pour into the mixing bowl. Stir until combined and work dough into a ball. Knead 8-10 times. Let dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  • On a well floured surface, roll out dough until it is about a 1/2″ thick. With a knife, cut the dough into small triangles. Or, using a shot glass or clean medicine cup, cut the dough into small circles. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden brown on top. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely.

For the Lemon Glaze:

  •  In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and lemon zest. Slowly add just enough lemon juice until you reach the desired consistency for a glaze. (I just squeezed my lemon directly into the bowl and added more as needed. I used almost a whole lemon (roughly 1/4 c. lemon juice) to get the right consistency.)
    Note to self: Next time, line the counters with something – anything – before spooning the glaze over the mini scones!
  • Spoon glaze over the cooled mini scones and let dry. Enjoy!

Notes

I made both triangles and circles. I definitely thought the mini triangles looked more authentic, but the circles were very cute and easier to cut out. Plus, the circles are the perfect size to just pop in your mouth, which can be a good or bad thing, depending on how you look at it!
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