Lemon-Walnut Scones Recipe

Name: Lemon-Walnut Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits; 2/3 cup whole wheat flour; 1/3 cup miller bran bran flour; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 2/3 cup raisins; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup buttermilk; an egg wash; 1 large egg yolk, beaten with; 1 teaspoon water; softened butter (to accompany); assorted jam

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup miller bran bran flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
an egg wash
1 large egg yolk, beaten with
1 teaspoon water
softened butter (to accompany)
assorted jam

1
Sift together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
2
Blend in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal and stir in whole wheat flour, bran, walnuts and raisins.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon rind, egg and buttermilk.
4
Add to flour mixture and stir with a fork until it just forms a sticky but manageable dough.
5
Knead dough lightly on a floured surface for 30 seconds and pat gently into a 3/4 inch thick round.
6
Cut out rounds with a 2 - 2 1/4 inch cutter dipped in flour and arrange on a buttered baking sheet.
7
Form scraps into a ball, reshape and cut more rounds.
8
Brush tops with egg wash and bake in the middle of a preheated 390F oven for 15-17 minutes, or until golden.
9
Serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Walnut 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-Walnut Scones

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