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Lemon Scones
These delicate lemon scones are the perfect lightly sweet treat to serve with coffee or tea at any holiday get-together. It's a simple bread since, like biscuits, it doesn't require much kneading and there's no need to let the dough rise. —Maureen DeGarmo, Martinez, California
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- Additional sugar
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and lemon zest, stirring just until moistened.
- 2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6 times. Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Pat dough into an 8-1/2- in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges, but do not separate. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 scone: 198 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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