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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
Cuisine: English
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
  6. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Place the wedges on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Lemon, Scones
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