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Recipes

Lemon Easter Bunny Scones

These bunny‑shaped lemon scones are a charming bake for Easter weekend. Light, citrus‑fresh and quick to make, they are ideal for Easter brunch, afternoon tea or baking with family.

Makes

  • 4-6 bunny scones (depending on cutter size)

Prep Time

  • 15 minutes

Bake Time

  • 12–15 minutes

Total Time

  • 30 minutes

Ingredients

Scones

  • 290g self-raising flour
  • 60g caster sugar
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 70g cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 110ml whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Lemon Extract
  • ½ tsp Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

To finish

  • 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

To serve

  • Lemon curd
  • Softly whipped cream

Method

1. Weigh the ingredients

  • Using your Smeg retro kitchen scales, weigh out the flour, sugar and butter.
  • Add the flour, sugar and salt to a Mason Cash mixing bowl and stir to combine.

2. Rub in the butter

  • Add the cold cubed butter.
  • Rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

3. Mix the wet ingredients

  • In a jug, combine the milk, egg, Nielsen-Massey Lemon Extract, Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract and lemon zest.
  • Whisk lightly to combine.

4. Bring the dough together

  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
  • Using a Smeg hand mixer on its lowest speed, mix briefly until the dough just starts to come together.
  • Switch to a spatula or your hands and gently bring into a soft dough.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep the scones light and tender.

5. Roll and cut

  • Lightly flour your work surface.
  • Roll the dough to around 2.5–3cm thick.
  • Use a bunny-shaped cutter to stamp out your scones.
  • Place onto a lined baking tray, re-rolling the scraps once if needed.

6. Chill (optional)

  • Chill the tray in the fridge for 10 minutes to help the bunny shapes hold their definition.

7. Bake

  • Brush lightly with egg wash.
  • Bake at 180°C fan for 12–15 minutes until risen and lightly golden.

8. Serve

  • Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm with lemon curd, softly whipped cream and a light dusting of icing sugar.

Perfect for Easter brunch or a cosy spring afternoon tea. 

Recipe and photography by Jemma Loi
Instagram: @jemmalo 

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