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Lemon Cream Scones
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To make the Scones
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Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter until the pieces of butter are the size of peas.
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Whisk together the whipping cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg, and vanilla in a small bowl and add to the flour/butter mixture. Stir together until the dough just starts to come together. Turn the contents of the bowl onto a clean counter and knead the mixture just until the dough comes together. Do not over-mix!
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Shape the dough into 3 rounds each about 1 inch thick. Cut each round into 4 wedges using a pizza cutter or large knife and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Before baking, brush the top of each scone with whipping cream using a basting brush followed by a sprinkling of cane sugar.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until a golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before finishing with the icing.
To make the Icing
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Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and 3-4 tablespoons of whipping cream or enough to make a pourable icing. Drizzle icing over the slightly cooled scones using a spoon, a ziplock bag with the corner snipped, or a piping bag. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cold Butter Secret 🧈Always use ice-cold butter and handle it minimally to create the flakiest, most tender scone texture - freeze your butter for 15 minutes before cutting into the flour.
- Zest Maximization 🍋Grate lemon zest directly onto the sugar to release and distribute essential oils, intensifying the citrus flavor throughout the entire scone.
- Cream Handling Technique 🥄Fold the cream into the dough using a light, gentle touch to prevent overworking, which can result in dense, tough scones.
- Cutting Pro Tip 🔪Use a sharp bench scraper or chef's knife and press straight down when cutting scones, avoiding twisting motions that can seal the edges and prevent proper rising.
- Glaze Perfection 💧For a glossy, professional finish, brush the scones with a light egg wash before baking and drizzle the lemon glaze while they're still slightly warm to help it set beautifully.
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