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 ==
# Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Grease and flour baking sheets. 
# Sift flour, sugar and salt into 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. 
# Bake until scones are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. 
# Serve immediately with sweet butter, jam or marmalade. Makes 16 to 20.
== Contributed by ==
* World Recipes Y-Group
Category:Scone Recipes