Lemon Scones

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Grate your 1/2 cup cold butter using a cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture OR cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.

Add in 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 tablespoons lemon zest stirring until the dough just comes together.

Turn the dough out onto a clean countertop and form it into a ball

Press the dough flat until it is 2-inch thick circle. Use a butter knife to cut the circle into 8 wedges.

Place cut scones on an un-greased baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the tops are nicely browned.

While the scones are baking, make the glaze by whisking together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add in more lemon juice or milk to make the desired consistency.

Remove the scones from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Drizzle the tops with the glaze and let cool.

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