Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • 2/3 cup cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl, whisk them together, and then add the zest in. 
  • Take your cold butter and pre-slice it a bit to help you blend it in. Then take your pastry blender and cut the butter in until it's crumbly. 
  • Beat your egg and then add it to the cream. 
  • Add in your lemon juice, which is going to sour the cream so don't worry when it curdles.
  • Take the cream mixture and combine it with the dry ingredients until just mixed in.
  • When combined, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. You can make a rectangle or square and cut it into 8-12 pieces. Whatever shape you make, make them 1 inch thick. Place each scone on a baking sheet with two inches of space between them.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until risen and browned on top, about 17-20 minutes. 
  • Enjoy plain or with jam, or even better use them for classic strawberry shortcake.