CRANBERRY SCONES WITH LEMON GLAZE

Cranberry Scones with Lemon Glaze image

Provided by Paula Todora

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c flour
1/4 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 c cold, unsalted butter
1/4 c dried cranberries soaked in hot water 10 min.
1/4 c chopped hazelnuts
3 eggs, divided
1/2 c buttermilk
1 Tbsp cream
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt.
3. Add butter, cut into 1 inch cubes, and mix with hands, just until large, coarse crumbs form.
4. Add cranberries and hazelnuts. Mix gently.
5. In a small bowl, mix 2 of the eggs and milk with a fork; add to flour mixture.
6. Mix with a large fork or spoon just until mixed through-do not beat or mix too much, or the scones will become tough.
7. Allow the dough to rest in bowl for about 10 minutes.
8. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
9. Transfer dough onto a lighly-floured surface and pat into a circle, about 1 inch thick, gently with hands. Cut with a sharp, floured knife in half. Then cut each half into 4 sections.
10. Using a floured spatula, gently transfer each piece onto prepared pan, making sure they do not touch.
11. Make egg wash with the remaining egg and cream or milk. Brush on top of each scone.
12. Bake 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped with your finger.
13. Remove to cooling rack to cool.
14. n a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make glaze. Drizzle on warm scones.