Lemon Cranberry Scones
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Lemon Cranberry Scones
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These Lemon Cranberry Scones studded with dried cranberries are topped with a lemon glaze; a perfect Sunday morning treat.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (divided)
- 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups Ultra grain flour (or 1 cup white, 1 cup white whole wheat)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp chilled butter (must be cold cut into small pieces)
- 3/4 cup dried sweet cranberries or cherries
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Instructions
- Position rack in top third of oven; Preheat oven to 375F°.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make glaze by combining 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Combine buttermilk, remaining lemon juice, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and egg in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- Cut in chilled butter with a pastry blender, or you could use 2 knives, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Gently fold in cranberries or cherries.
- Add buttermilk mixture, stirring just until moist. (dough will be sticky)
- Place dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly four times with floured hands.
- Form dough into an 8-inch circle onto baking sheet, about 3/4" thick. Using a knife, cut dough into 10 wedges (do not cut all the way through).
- Brush lemon glaze over dough.
- Bake until golden, about 18-20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
- Basic Scone recipe modified from Cooking Light
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1scone
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
4.3g
(9%)
Fat
4.7g
(7%)
Fiber
2.1g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scone | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4.3g | 9% |
| Fat | 4.7g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
42 reviews
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