Lemon Pecan Scones

Submitted by Theresa Thunderbird

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12 scones

ingredients

• 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

directions

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