Description
Lemon Raspberry Scones feature light and fluffy scones bursting with juicy fresh raspberries and zesty natural lemon, offering bright, refreshing flavors and a tender crumb. Made with simple pantry ingredients including plant-based butter and milk, these scones are quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a delightful breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack. Finished with a natural lemon glaze, they deliver a beautiful balance of tangy and sweet that will brighten any day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold vegan butter (plant-based), cubed
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (natural)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Glaze
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (natural)
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined for a balanced flavor and even rising.
- Cut in Vegan Butter: Chill vegan butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the cold vegan butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with tiny pockets of fat for flakiness.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate cup, mix the plant-based milk, lemon zest (natural), and vanilla extract (natural). Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and gently combine using a spatula, being careful not to over-mix to keep the dough tender.
- Fold in Raspberries: Carefully fold the fresh raspberries into the dough with a spatula, keeping the berries whole and preventing the dough from turning pink all over to maintain bursts of flavor in each scone.
- Shape and Cut: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut the circle into wedges like a pie to create individual scone servings that bake evenly.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown on top and tender inside.
- Glaze and Cool: While the scones are still warm, brush them lightly with a glaze made from lemon juice (natural) and the natural gelling agent to add shine and a subtle citrus sweetness. Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep all ingredients cold to help create a flaky texture.
- Do not over-mix the dough to prevent tough scones.
- Use fresh raspberries for better shape and flavor.
- Lightly flour your work surface to prevent sticking without drying out the dough.
- Monitor baking closely to avoid overbaking and drying out the scones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon raspberry scones, vegan scones, plant-based breakfast, gluten-free scones, fruit scones, easy scones, vegan baking