Lemon Scones
Soft scones with a lovely taste of lemon.
Servings 10 small scones
Calories 223kcal
Ingredients
- 2 C all purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/3 C butter cold, cut into pieces.
- 1/2 C half and half whipping cream or buttermilk
- 1 tsp lemon extract
Glaze
- 1 C powdered sugar
- juice of a lemon
- hot water enough to make drizzling consistency
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest.
- Using a pastry blender cut in butter until small pea shaped crumbs form.
- Add in lemon extract and milk.
- Stir until incorporated. Dough may be slightly sticky.
- Place on a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Form into a ball and flatten into a 8 inch disc.
- Cut into 10 pieces and place on a parchment covered baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 400 degree F or until lightly browned around edges.
- Remove and cool.
- Mix together powdered sugar, juice of a lemon and enough hot water to form a good drizzling consistency (not much water)
- Drizzle over scones.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg