Lime Scones
These buttery lime scones are moist and filled with bright lime flavor. A delicious lime glaze adds an extra layer of flavor and provides the perfect finishing touch!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 367kcal
Scones
- 2 cups white all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder double acting
- 2 tablespoons lime zest from about 4 small-medium limes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lime extract
Lime Glaze
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Scones
Using a mesh strainer, sift flour, salt and baking powder into a large glass bowl.
Stir in lime zest and sugar.
Add chilled and chopped butter and combine with a pastry cutter, two forks or your fingers until mixture resembles a course meal and holds together when squeezed. Make a well in the flour mixture. Pour the cream and lime extract into the well in the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.Drop dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until dough is combined and slightly sticky. Roll the dough into a ball and shape into an 8-inch diameter disc. Cut into 8 wedges, and place each wedge on prepared baking sheet.
Place baking sheet in the refrigerator and allow dough to chill for 15 minutes before baking.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly brown on top. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Lime Glaze
While scones are cooling, place confectioner's sugar in a small bowl and add lime juice. Stir until combined.Drizzle over cooled scones.
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg