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Lemon Cream Scones
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 17 Minutes
Ready In: 17 Minutes
Servings: 10
These are so good for a tea party, which Im really into right now...This recipe is from a 2006 Teatime Mag. Hope you enjoy...
Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon lemon zest
6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream, divided
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; lightly grease baking sheet.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
3. Cut in butter using pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
4. Add lemon juice and 1 1/4 cups whipping cream, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
5. On lightly floured surface roll dough to 3/4 inch thickness.
6. Cut with 2 1/2 inch round cutter, and place on baking sheet.
7. Brush tops evenly with 2 tablespoons cream.
8. Bake 17 to 19 minutes or until lightly brown.
9. Makes 10 scones
By RecipeOfHealth.com