Light and Fluffy Vegan Lemon Scones
Brighten your mornings with these Light and Fluffy Vegan Lemon Scones, a delightful plant-based twist on a classic treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or tea time. Infused with zesty lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, these scones are bursting with citrusy flavor while maintaining an irresistibly tender, flaky texture thanks to the use of cold vegan butter. Drizzled with a simple yet tangy lemon glaze, they strike the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Ready in just 30 minutes, these scones are made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour and unsweetened plant-based milk, making them an easy and dairy-free option for any occasion. Serve them warm with your favorite vegan butter or jam for an indulgent, flavor-packed treat that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 tablespoons Vegan butter (cold)
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold vegan butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, mix the plant-based milk, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Slowly pour this into the dry ingredients and gently stir until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Avoid kneading to keep the scones light and fluffy.
Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 equal wedges. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on top.
While the scones are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy! These scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 71.4 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3193 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.8 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
