Lemon Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 6 Tbsp milk
• 1/4 cup whipping cream (or heavy cream)
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Grate in the cold butter. (or cut it in)

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk the milk, cream, egg, lemon juice, and zest. Add to dry mixture and stir gently just until moistened.

3. 3

   Press dough together till it forms a ball. Press into a 7-8" circle on a floured surface.

4. 4

   Cut into 8 wedges, and place on a parchment lined or silpat lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. While oven is preheating, place the pan of scones in the freezer.

6. 6

   Bake at 400° for about 17 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.

7. 7

   Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm scones.