These vibrant scones offer a delightful twist on traditional British baking, featuring a soft, tender crumb that holds up perfectly to a glossy lemon glaze. The dough is divided and tinted in cheerful shades of yellow, pink, and green, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Each bite delivers a bright burst of citrus flavor from the lemon zest and juice, balanced by the sweetness of the icing sugar glaze. Perfect for afternoon tea, brunch parties, or festive celebrations, these colorful treats are sure to impress guests. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, they bring a playful touch to any dessert table.
Cake
Description
These vibrant scones offer a delightful twist on traditional British baking, featuring a soft, tender crumb that holds up perfectly to a glossy lemon glaze. The dough is divided and tinted in cheerful shades of yellow, pink, and green, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Each bite delivers a bright burst of citrus flavor from the lemon zest and juice, balanced by the sweetness of the icing sugar glaze. Perfect for afternoon tea, brunch parties, or festive celebrations, these colorful treats are sure to impress guests. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, they bring a playful touch to any dessert table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 200&# 194;°C (392ðF (356ðF)) (180ðC fan-forced).
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Prepare the basic scone dough according to the referenced recipe, incorporating 2 teaspoons of finely grated lemon zest into the mixture.
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Divide the dough into three equal portions and tint each portion with yellow, pink, and green food coloring respectively.
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Shape each colored dough portion into scones using a 6cm round cutter or by hand, placing them on a baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
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While scones cool, whisk together 1 1/2 cups icing sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl until smooth.
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Divide the icing into three separate bowls and add a few drops of yellow, pink, and green food coloring to match the scones.
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Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of matching colored icing over each cooled scone.
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Top with colored candy decorations of your choice and let stand for 10 minutes for the icing to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 194.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 50.0g17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 50.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
