Lemon Scones

Ingredients

 * 4 c. flour, sifted three times with 2 tbsp. baking powder
 * 1/4 c. sugar
 * 1/4 tsp. salt
 * 3 tbsp. grated lemon peel
 * 1/2 c. unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
 * 2 eggs, room temperature, beaten to blend
 * 2/3 c. milk or buttermilk
 * Whipping cream

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Grease and flour baking sheets.
 * 2) Sift flour, sugar and salt into deep bowl. Stir in peel.
 * 3) Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
 * 4) Blend in eggs and just enough milk or buttermilk to form soft but not sticky dough.
 * 5) Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
 * 6) Gently roll or pat dough to about 1/2 inch thickness, lightly flouring as necessary to prevent sticking.
 * 7) Cut out rounds using 2 inch floured biscuit cutter.
 * 8) Set 1/2 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Brush with cream.
 * 9) Bake until scones are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
 * 10) Serve immediately with sweet butter, jam or marmalade. Makes 16 to 20.

Contributed by

 * World Recipes Y-Group