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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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Mom made these during Christmas. Yum-me. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup sugar |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening |
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest |
1 egg |
1/2 cup milk |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted |
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
yellow food coloring (optional) |
grated lemon zest |
slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. In a big bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in the butter using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in lemon zest and blend.
3. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, and lemon juice; pour into flour mixture; mix until blended and moistened and a soft dough is formed.
4. Place dough on a floured work surface; knead 15-20 times and roll into a circle 3/4-inch thick.
5. Place on baking sheet; score into 8-12 wedges with the point of a sharp knife.
6. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly on wire rack; cut into wedges as marked and serve warm.
7. The glaze: in a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar and lemon juice; add in desired amount of food coloring (if using); drizzle over warm scones; sprinkle with lemon zest and almonds.
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