Lemon Cream Scones

Name: Lemon Cream Scones
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 cup dried fruit such as cranberries, cherries, blueberries or chopped apricots; 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1 tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest

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By Lynnda Cloutier
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Ideal for brunch or afternoon tea. Unknown Source

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2 cups flour
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tbsp. baking powder
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1/2 tsp. salt
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3/4 cup dried fruit such as cranberries, cherries, blueberries or chopped apricots
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1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
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1 1/4 cups heavy cream
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3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp. sugar
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1 tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest

How to Make Lemon Cream Scones

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Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Stir in dried fruit and 1 tsp. lemon zest. Add heavy cream and mix til just moistened. Knead gently on lightly floured surface.
Roll into a 10 inch circle, 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 12 wedges. Arrange wedges 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.
Mix 2 Tbsp. sugar and 1 Tbsp. lemon zest in small bowl. Sprinkle over the scones. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or til lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes one dozen.

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