Lemon-Nut Scones Recipe

Name: Lemon-Nut Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ cup chopped pecans; 2 grated lemons, zest of; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 large eggs; ½ cup half-and-half; 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ cup chopped pecans
2 grated lemons, zest of
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 large eggs
½ cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.", "Grease baking sheet.", "Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, pecans, lemon zest, and salt in mixing bowl.", "Using pastry blender or fork, mix in butter until flour resembles coarse crumbs.", "Beat together eggs and half and half; fold into dough and knead slightly until just blended.", "Do not overmix.", "Divide dough into 4 parts.", "Gently pat each part into a patty about 1"" thick and use a biscuit cutter or floured glass to cut scone shapes.", "Do the same with the other parts.", "Be gentle patting the excess dough back together to recycle.", "If you handle too much, the dough becomes tough.", "Place scones on greased baking sheet; sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar, if desired.", "Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until light golden.", "Serve warm, or cool on a wire rack."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ cup chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Nut Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon-Nut Scones

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