Lemon scones recipe

Recipe for lemon scones in our easy biscuit recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs, beaten to blend
• 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk

How to make lemon scones

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease and flour baking sheet.
• Sift flour, sugar and salt in deep bowl. Stir in peel.
• Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Blend in eggs and just enough milk or buttermilk to form soft but not sticky dough.
• Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
• Gently roll or pat dough to about 1/2 inch thickness, lightly flouring as necessary to prevent sticking.
• Cut out rounds using 2 inch floured biscuit cutter.
• Set 1/2 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
• Brush with cream or milk for a rich sheen.
• Bake until scones are golden brown, 15 minutes.
• Serve hot with sweet butter and an assortment of jams and marmalades.

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