Lemon-Walnut Scones with Cranberry Cream Cheese
Lemon-Walnut Scones with Cranberry Cream Cheese might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 12. One serving contains 181 calories, 4g of protein, and 10g of fat. It is a very affordable recipe for fans of Scottish food. If you have ground walnuts, salt, cranberries, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
To prepare scones, lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups and tablespoons; level with a knife.
Combine flours, walnuts, baking powder, rind, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Combine milk and egg in a small bowl; add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist (dough will be slightly sticky). Turn dough out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and pat into an 8-inch circle (about 1/2-inch thick).
Cut dough into 12 wedges, cutting into, but not through, dough.
Bake at 425 for 14 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly on a wire rack; break into wedges.
To prepare cranberry cream cheese, place cranberries in a small heat-proof bowl; add boiling water to cover.
Let stand for 30 minutes; drain well.
Place cream cheese in a small bowl; add cranberries, stirring just until combined.