Indulge in the delightful flavors of glazed lemon-ginger scones, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of citrusy zest and warming ginger spice. These scones are not just any ordinary pastry; they are a symphony of flavors and textures, a delightful treat that elevates your teatime or brunch experience to new heights. Picture perfectly golden scones, crumbly yet tender, infused with the vibrant flavors of lemon and ginger, and topped with a luscious glaze that adds a touch of sweetness and shine. With three variations to choose from, including a classic glazed lemon-ginger scone, a refreshing lemon-lavender scone, and a tangy lemon-cranberry scone, there's a perfect scone for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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GLAZED LEMON-GINGER SCONES
Joanne Chang, the owner of Boston's celebrated Flour Bakery, has baked more scones than you can imagine. This version is one of her bestsellers--it's packed with flavor, thanks to the trifecta of ginger (fresh, dried, and crystallized), as well as the lemon in the batter and glaze.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Scones: Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center.
- In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, and lemon zest. Add butter; beat on low speed until butter is somewhat broken down with some visible pieces remaining, about 30 seconds.
- In a liquid-measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, cream, egg, and grated ginger. With mixer on low, add buttermilk mixture and beat until dough just comes together, 20 to 30 seconds (there will still be some flour mixture at bottom of bowl).
- Remove bowl from mixer. Using your hands, gather and lift dough, turning it over in the bowl, until remaining flour mixture has been incorporated into dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll out 1 inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 10 rounds, rerolling scraps as necessary. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake until light golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let cool 10 minutes.
- Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to make a smooth, thick, pourable glaze. Brush glaze over warm scones and serve.
BLUEBERRY SCONES WITH LEMON GLAZE
Provided by Tyler Florence
Time 40m
Yield 8 scones
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Sift together the dry ingredients; the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Using 2 forks or a pastry blender, cut in the butter to coat the pieces with the flour. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. Fold the blueberries into the batter. Take care not to mash or bruise the blueberries because their strong color will bleed into the dough. Make a well in the center and pour in the heavy cream. Fold everything together just to incorporate; do not overwork the dough.
- Press the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 12 by 3 by 1 1/4 inches. Cut the rectangle in 1/2 then cut the pieces in 1/2 again, giving you 4 (3-inch) squares. Cut the squares in 1/2 on a diagonal to give you the classic triangle shape. Place the scones on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush the tops with a little heavy cream. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until beautiful and brown. Let the scones cool a bit before you apply the glaze.
- You can make the lemon glaze in a double boiler, or for a simpler alternative, you can zap it in the microwave. Mix the lemon juice with the confectioners' until dissolved in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water for the double-boiler method, or in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the butter and lemon zest. Either nuke the glaze for 30 seconds or continue whisking in the double boiler. Whisk the glaze to smooth out any lumps, then drizzle the glaze over the top of the scones. Let it set a minute before serving.
AMAZING LEMON SCONES
These are so delicious they just melt in your mouth! They have a bakery back home that has these amazing lemon scones that I was addicted to. Through much trial and error I think I've got them!
Provided by ANGELSTAR
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, and vinegar in a small bowl and stir into flour mixture until moistened; turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead dough briefly for 5 or 6 turns. Pat or roll dough out into a 1 inch-thick round. Cut into 10 wedges and arrange on a baking sheet leaving 1 inch between each wedge.
- Bake in preheated oven until bottom edges are lightly tan, 11 to 14 minutes. Allow scones to cool for 15 minutes.
- While scones are cooling, stir confectioners' sugar, melted butter, 2 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Stir water into sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is easily drizzled.
- Drizzle glaze over warm scones.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 487.9 mg, Sugar 32.2 g
LEMON-GINGER SCONES
These classic bakery treats couldn't be easier to make at home. Simple swaps take them in new directions, so try Cream Scones with Currants, Chocolate-Coconut Scones, Cherry-Hazelnut Scones, or Blueberry-Almond Scones.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk together 3/4 cup cream and egg. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Stir in ginger and lemon zest. With a fork, stir in cream mixture until just combined. (The dough should be crumbly; do not overwork.)
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and pat into a 6-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until golden, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g
LEMON GINGER SCONES
Make and share this Lemon Ginger Scones recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place rack in middle of oven. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped crystallized ginger and lemon zest. Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not over mix the dough.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead dough gently four or five times and then pat the dough into a circle that is about 7 inches (18 cm) round and about 11/2 inches (3.75 cm) thick. Cut this circle in half, then cut each half into 3 or 4 pie-shaped wedges (triangles). Place the scones on the baking sheet. Make an egg wash of one well-beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon milk and brush the tops of the scones with this mixture.
- Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and then turn your broiler on high. Sift confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar heavily over the tops of the scones and place them under the broiler. Broil for just a few seconds, turning the pan as necessary, until the sugar has melted and turns golden brown. Make sure to watch the scones carefully as the sugar will burn very quickly. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
VANILLA-GLAZED GINGER SCONES
Gingerbread is a flavor that works with all sorts of delicious holiday baked goods. To glaze these ginger scones, just dip a fork or spoon into the glaze mixture and then drizzle over the tops. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk cream, egg, molasses and syrup until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, cream, vanilla and salt; stir until smooth. Drizzle over scones; sprinkle with ginger. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Use Cold Butter: Cold butter is essential for creating flaky scones. When the butter melts in the oven, it creates steam which helps the scones rise. If you use softened butter, the scones will be more dense.
- Don't Overwork the Dough: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together. You should still see some small pieces of butter in the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to develop the flavor and makes the scones easier to handle.
- Brush with Milk: Before baking, brush the tops of the scones with milk. This will help them brown and give them a beautiful shine.
- Don't Overbake: Scones are best when they are slightly underbaked. This will help them stay moist and tender.
Conclusion:
Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are light, flaky, and full of flavor. The lemon-ginger glaze adds a refreshing and zesty touch. These scones are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!
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