Bisquick Lemon Scones: Easy, Buttery, and Perfect for Brunch
Bisquick Lemon Scones are a bright and cozy treat that’s perfect for slow mornings or weekend baking!
Enjoy them warm from the oven with a little glaze on top or a pat of butter on the side — either way, this Bisquick recipe is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves a good homemade treat.
Using Bisquick makes it a little easier to pull together a batch of tender, buttery scones that are bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
They’re lightly sweet, with a soft crumb and just the right pop of citrus to keep every bite feeling fresh.
For all the step-by-step details on how to make lemon scones with bisquick, be sure to scroll down to grab the full printable recipe card!
You’ll start by mixing up the Bisquick and sugar, then cutting in some cold butter until everything looks nice and crumbly.
Cold butter is key for tender, flaky scones! If your kitchen is warm, you can even pop the butter cubes in the freezer for a few minutes before blending them into the dry ingredients.
Add a bunch of fresh lemon zest to really brighten up the flavor! In another bowl, whisk together some Greek yogurt, an egg, and fresh lemon juice, then stir it into the dry ingredients.
Before shaping the dough, sprinkle a little Bisquick on your hands to make it easier to shape the rounds into two big rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet without making a huge mess.
Score the dough into triangles before you bake them helps the scones break apart nicely after they’re done, without crumbling.
Score the dough into triangles, this will help them break apart easier when they are done baking without crumbling.
Brush the tops with milk and a little coarse sugar.
After baking until golden, you’ll drizzle a simple lemon glaze over the cooled scones for the perfect sweet finish. Trust me, they smell amazing coming out of the oven!
Lemon juice adds bright, fresh flavor to the scones and also helps tenderize the dough a little bit. The acidity reacts with the baking mix to create a softer texture, plus it gives that subtle tang that makes lemon scones taste so fresh and summery.
Use a fine grater or a microplane. Only grate the yellow part — the white underneath (the pith) is bitter and won’t taste good.
You can, but Greek yogurt gives the scones a thicker, richer texture. If you swap it out, just make sure your dough isn’t too wet.
A light touch! Handle the dough as little as possible to keep it airy, and make sure your butter is cold so it releases steam as it bakes. That steam helps lift the scones and create that beautiful fluffy texture inside.
What are some common mistakes to avoid when making scones?
A few easy mistakes to watch out for:
- Overmixing the dough — it makes the scones tough instead of tender.
- Using warm butter — you want your butter cold to get that flaky texture.
- Adding too much flour or Bisquick when shaping — too much extra flour can dry the dough out.
- Overbaking — keep an eye on them and pull them once they just start to turn golden!
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If you like these easy Bisquick Scones, there are plenty more simple treats you’ll want to try!
- Love quick and cozy recipes? Be sure to check out these Bisquick Desserts and Bisquick Breakfast recipes for even more tasty ideas!
- Ever wonder what the difference between scones and biscuits are? It’s all about the texture — and a few simple ingredient swaps make all the difference!
- Ready for your next baking project? These homemade scone recipes are simple, cozy, and perfect for sharing!
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Ingredients
Scones:
- 3 ¼ cup Bisquick Baking Mix
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 fresh lemons
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- course sugar
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine bisquick and sugar and mix well.
- Add butter and use a pastry blender to blend the cold butter into the dry mixture until crumbly.
- Zest two lemons and fold zest into the dry mixture.
- In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk yogurt, egg and juice of 2 lemons well. Stir into dry ingredients until combined.
- Sprinkle bisquick onto the parchment paper and on your hands. Divide the dough in half and spread the batter into 2 rounds, about 8" in diameter and 1/2" thick.
- Use the knife to score each round in six triangles.
- Brush the top of the dough with milk and a pastry brush, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until scones begin to brown.
- Remove from oven and let stand 2 minutes before cutting the scones apart on the score lines.
- Let stand to cool before glazing.
- Mix together powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice until mixture is smooth and not overly runny.
- Place glaze in a sealable sandwich bag and seal shut. Snip the tip of the bag and drizzle glaze on top of each scone.
- Let stand for glaze to harden before serving.