Lemon Cream Scones
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- Yield Makes 8
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix at low speed until the mixture resembles wet sand.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup cream, 2 eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add the cream mixture to the flour mixture, and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface, and form into a flat disc, about 8 inches across and 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
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In a small bowl, whisk together remaining egg and 3 tablespoons cream to make an egg wash. Brush scones with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until the tops are golden brown and firm, 40 to 50 minutes.
I love this recipe! Photos and tips here:http://afewminutesatatime.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/scones-my-favorite-recipes-and-tips/ It might be overkill, but I like these lemon scones with lemon curd :)
Marvelous...I just made these scones this morning and followed the recipe except I used my round scone pan and only baked 20 minutes as other reviewers suggested. They came out perfectly golden brown, nice height, soft texture, and not too sweet. Will make again but maybe add more lemon flavor like a glaze to the top.
I have been making scones regularly for yeRs and they Lways take 20 mins. Even with the extra cream and egg, even when you halve them to make minis. A typo maybe? Lemon scones go with any fruit!
hello fellow scone searchers!
Usually I will only make breakfast's that include some type of whole wheat product. I am sooo happy that I chose to make this recipe. The scones did not turn out like biscuits! Nothing came out wrong with these scones! My scones were even ready 20 minutes early. I think it was because I preheated my oven while I was mixing the batter
hello fellow scone searchers!
Usually I will only make breakfast's that include some type of whole wheat product. I am sooo happy that I chose to make this recipe. The scones did not turn out like biscuits! Nothing came out wrong with these scones! My scones were even ready 20 minutes early. I think it was because I preheated my oven while I was mixing the batter