Lemon Cottage Cheese Scones (Tender, Fluffy & Citrusy)

These scones are delightfully tender thanks to cottage cheese, with a bright lemon flavor and soft crumb. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or tea time!

Yields: 8–10 scones
Bake Temp: 400°F (200°C)
Bake Time: 15–18 minutes

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📝 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• Zest of 1 large lemon

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Optional Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tsp lemon juice

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour

  • Sugar

  • Baking powder

  • Baking soda

  • Salt

  • Lemon zest

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Step 3: Cut in Butter

• Use a pastry cutter or fingers to cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, mix:

  • Cottage cheese

  • Eggs

  • Vanilla

  • Lemon juice

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Step 5: Form Dough

1. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients.

2. Stir gently until dough comes together (slightly sticky).

3. Turn onto floured surface and knead lightly 3–4 times.

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Step 6: Shape Scones

1. Pat dough into a 1-inch thick round.

2. Cut into 8–10 wedges or use a round cutter.

3. Place on prepared baking sheet.

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Step 7: Bake

• Bake 15–18 minutes until lightly golden on top.

• Remove and cool slightly.

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Step 8: Optional Glaze

• Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

• Drizzle over warm scones.

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✨ Optional Variations

• Add ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries for lemon-blueberry scones

• Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for crunch

• Fold in ¼ cup shredded coconut for tropical twist

• Use orange zest instead of lemon for orange scones

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🧊 Storage

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days

• Reheat in microwave 15–20 seconds or in oven for crisp edges

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💡 Tips for Perfect Scones

• Keep butter cold for flaky texture.

• Don’t overmix — scones should be tender, not tough.

• Pat dough evenly for uniform baking.

• Let scones cool slightly before glazing to avoid melting it away.

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If you want, I can also give you:

• 🍊 Orange Cottage Cheese Scones

• 🍫 Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Scones

• 🫐 Blueberry Lemon Cottage Cheese Scones

• 🥥 Coconut Lemon Cottage Cheese Scones

Which variation would you like next?