LEMON PECAN SCONES

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Make and share this Lemon Pecan Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Scones

Time 40m

Yield 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups unbleached white flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 grated lemon, zest of
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add the lemon zest and pecans.
  • In a measuring cut,stir together heavy cream and lemon extract.
  • Stir into dry ingredients until dough holds together in a rough mass.
  • Do not overmix.
  • The dough will be sticky.
  • Lightly flour a board and transfer the dough to it.
  • Knead the dough 8 or 9 times.
  • Pat into two circles about 6 inches round.
  • Brush melted butter over the top and side of the circle of dough and sprinkle the sugar on top.
  • Cut each circle into 6 wedges and place pieces on an ungreased baking sheet, allowing about an inch between pieces.
  • Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 204.3, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.5, Protein 3.1

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