baking · vegetarian
Lemon cream scones
Tender, short scones made with cream instead of milk and plenty of lemon zest. A small batch of four for two people.
- Time
- 30min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains milk and wheat.
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Method
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1
Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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2
Rub the cold butter into the flour, baking powder, sugar and lemon zest until it looks like crumbs.
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3
Stir in the cream just until a dough forms. Don't overwork it.
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4
Pat the dough thick, cut it into four pieces and bake for about 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
