Lemon-Currant Cream Scones

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Lemon-Currant Cream Scones
50 min.
15
191kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon-Currant Cream Scones, a perfect treat for any morning meal, brunch, or even dessert! These scones are not only vegetarian but also incredibly easy to make, allowing you to whip up a batch in just 50 minutes. With a light and fluffy texture, each bite is bursting with the zesty brightness of lemon and the sweet chewiness of currants, making them a refreshing addition to your breakfast table.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked scones wafting through your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around. The golden-brown crust gives way to a tender interior, and when drizzled with a smooth lemon glaze, these scones become an irresistible treat. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee, or served alongside fresh fruit, they are sure to impress your family and friends.

With only 191 calories per serving, you can savor these delightful scones without any guilt. Perfect for sharing, this recipe yields 15 servings, making it ideal for gatherings or simply to enjoy throughout the week. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these scrumptious Lemon-Currant Cream Scones that will brighten up your day!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup currants dried
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 1.3 cups whipping cream 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • serving lemon zest grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt with fork.
  3. Mix in currants and 1 teaspoon lemon peel.
  4. Add whipping cream all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  5. On floured surface, gently knead dough 6 or 7 times or until smooth. Pat dough 3/4 inch thick.
  6. Cut with 2-inch round cutter.
  7. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  8. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir powdered sugar and enough lemon juice until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
  9. Drizzle over scones. Top with additional lemon peel.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories191kcal
Protein5.11%
Fat36.08%
Carbs58.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.47
Glycemic Load
12.6
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.92173915324%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.29mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:191.4kcal
9.57%
Fat:7.83g
12.04%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.6%
Carbohydrates:28.7g
9.57%
Net Carbohydrates:28.02g
10.19%
Sugar:14.86g
16.51%
Cholesterol:23.91mg
7.97%
Sodium:170.65mg
7.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.5g
4.99%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.55%
Selenium:6.39µg
9.13%
Folate:32.25µg
8.06%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.73%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.87%
Calcium:68.17mg
6.82%
Vitamin A:314.68IU
6.29%
Iron:0.98mg
5.46%
Vitamin B3:1.08mg
5.39%
Phosphorus:52.73mg
5.27%
Fiber:0.68g
2.74%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.26%
Potassium:77.92mg
2.23%
Copper:0.04mg
2.1%
Magnesium:7.24mg
1.81%
Vitamin C:1.32mg
1.59%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.51%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.42%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.32%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.25%