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Ginger Lemon Scones

Delicious scones with a hint of ginger and lemon.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • ⅔ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the grated ginger and lemon zest.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently. Pat into a circle about 1-inch thick.
  8. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on a baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Ginger, Lemon, Scones
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