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Karma’s a Batch…of Meyer Lemon Scones

A lovely buttery, light, lemony scone from Dessert for Two that is easy to make, a perfect weekend morning pick me up.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Biscuits and scones, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Scones, meyer lemon scones, Meyer lemons

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cold
  • 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • zest of 2 Meyer lemons* I'm thinking grapefruit or reg lemons would work well too.

For the optional glaze: Try not to skip it, it is a nice finish.

  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Dice the butter and add it to the flour mixture. Work the butter into the flour mixture until it's evenly distributed and smaller than peas. Use two knives, a pastry cutter, or your fingertips (quickly squeeze the butter pieces between your fingers pressing them into little flakes.
  • Whisk heavy cream, egg yolk and lemon zest in a small bowl. Pour ontothe flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Don't overmix, but incorporate things well.
  • Scoop the dough out, place it on the baking sheet, and use the warmth of your hands to fold and press dough together until it sticks together into a round disc form.
  • Cut the dough circle into 4-6 even pieces. Brush each piece with extra heavy cream. (Cut by pressing knife in one downward motion, don't use a sawing motion which will cause uneven rising)
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and they lightly brown on the edges.
  • While the scones bake, whisk together the glaze ingredients.
  • Glaze the scones when cool.