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Lemon Scones Recipe

Delicious lemon scones perfect for breakfast or tea time.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the lemon zest.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Add to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently. Pat into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Lemon, Scones
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