Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones

Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones
You can never have too many morn meal recipes, so give Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones a try. This recipe makes 20 servings with 176 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have baking powder, candied ginger, confectioners' sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of Scottish cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk the flour with the granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cream and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice; fold in the candied ginger.
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SaltSalt
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2
On a lightly floured work surface, gently knead the dough just until it comes together. Pat into a 9-inch round, a scant 1/2 inch thick.
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3
Cut the dough into 8 wedges and arrange them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
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4
Bake the scones for 20 to 25 minutes, until slightly firm and lightly browned on the bottom, pale on top.
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5
Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
6
In a medium bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar with the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of lemon juice until the glaze is smooth.
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Drizzle the lemon glaze over the scones and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings20
Health Score1
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