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
Recipe method
- 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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