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Lemony Basil Scones Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lor / All my dishes 2 years, 1 month ago Here is an interesting twist on the popular scone. Prep:30m Cook:20m Servings:8	Lor
	scones with a twist

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups All-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1-1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

Zest of 1 lemon

5 Tbsp. butter, cold, cut into small cubes

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

4-5 medium sized basil leaves, sliced thinly (chiffonading works well — roll them length-wise tightly and then slice the roll. You should end up with little strips of basil)

1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp. milk (if you prefer, use cream or half and half here)

raw sugar for sprinkling (or granulated sugar is fine)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Blend together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, salt, lemon zest and basil.

Cut in butter until the texture resembles a coarse meal.

Alternately, you can use a processor to do this. Just pulse until you get small pea-sized lumps.

Mix together lemon juice with the milk and add to the scone mixture. Combine until dough just comes together.

On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into a disc shape (with about an 8 inch diameter), leaving the center slightly higher.

You can use a pizza cutter and just slice the disc into eight pieces like a pizza.

Place scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Brush with remaining tablespoon of milk and sprinkle the tops lightly with some of your sugar.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden on top.

Let cool a few minutes before serving.

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Comments

chefmeow 2 years, 1 month ago said:
Sounds scrumptious. I love scones and this one sounds really good. Thanks for posting.

ahmed1 2 years, 1 month ago said:
I always wanted to make scones.I think I will begin with this one.

peepers 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Mmmmm, I love scones and I love your recipe. High 5 from me ;)

shazam 11 months, 1 week ago said:
Okay, I've been looking for scone recipes and I've found 2 awesome ones from you Lor. Thanks for posting them to the group.

chacha 7 months, 1 week ago said:
I made these and they are lovely. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe Lor.

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