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Here’s a delightful recipe for lemon cream scones that are perfect for breakfast or tea time!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 large egg
### For the Glaze (optional):
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
– Extra lemon zest for garnish
Instructions:
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1. **Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. **Cut in the Butter**: Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. **Combine Wet Ingredients**: In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
5. **Combine Mixtures**: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. **Shape the Scones**: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
7. **Bake**: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. **Make the Glaze (optional)**: While the scones are baking, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
9. **Cool and Glaze**: Let the scones cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with the glaze and sprinkle with extra lemon zest, if desired.
10. **Serve**: Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
These lemon cream scones are sure to be a hit! Enjoy!
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