Lemon Rosemary Scones

Name: Lemon Rosemary Scones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; zest of 2 lemons; 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed, frozen; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 3 Tbsp for brushing; juice from 3 lemons; zest of 1 lemon; 2 cups powdered sugar

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October 15, 2023

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Yield: 8

Author: Live Like Magick

Lemon Rosemary Scones

These scones make a delicious breakfast or dessert.

Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 45 Min

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Ingredients

Lemon Rosemary Scones

1/2 cup granulated sugar
zest of 2 lemons
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed, frozen
1 large egg
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 3 Tbsp for brushing

Lemon Glaze

juice from 3 lemons
zest of 1 lemon
2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Scones

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar with lemon zest and rosemary until combined.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt. mix until combined.
With a pastry cutter or paddle if you're using a stand mixer, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs and the butter is about the size of peas.
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg. Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, mixing until the dough comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently form into a flat circle, about 1/2 -1" thick. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces and place on the baking sheet.
Brush the tops with heavy cream.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Glaze

Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 cup of powdered sugar and whisk until combined adding more powdered sugar until you get the consistency of a thick glaze.
Drizzle over the tops of each scone.
When the glaze is almost dry, add a second layer over top.
Let the glaze set before serving.