Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 1/2 C all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 C granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
  • 6 Tbsp cold butter (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • 1 1/2 C heavy whipping cream
  • 1 egg yolk (beaten slightly)
  • 10 Tbsp freshly squeeze lemon juice

Instruction

  • Heat the oven to 400°.
  • Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the lemon zest and mix again.
  • Using pastry whips or a pastry blender cut the butter into the mixture until it's become fine crumbs.
  • Pour in the cream, the yolk, and the lemon juice and blend it together until the dough holds together.
  • Scrape the dough onto a flour-dusted surface and then, using floured hands, knead it gently three or four times.
  • Create 4 equal sized balls
  • Flatten the balls into a disk about 3/4-inch thick, then cut it as you would a pie into 6 wedges.
  • place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silpat mats at least an inch apart -
  • Bake the scones in the center of the oven until golden brown, about 16 to 18 minutes. Serve with Berry Coulis and Creme Fraiche