Lemon Ricotta Scones
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Lemon Ricotta Scones
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Soft and fluffy Lemon Ricotta Scones! Perfect for breakfast.
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Ingredients
For the egg wash:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon milk or water
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
For the lemon ricotta scones:
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher or table salt is fine)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, VERY cold and cut into tiny pieces
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup (Whole Milk) Ricotta Cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, but amps up the lemon flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar, for sprinkling
For the lemon glaze:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
For the egg wash:
- Preheat oven to 400°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and lemon zest.
- Cut the butter into small cubes then quickly work it into the mixture (using two forks or a pastry cutter) until lit resembles a coarse meal.
- In a small bowl whisk together the egg, ricotta cheese, lemon juice and lemon extract (if using), then add to flour and butter mixture. Use a fork to stir everything together until just moistened. Don't worry if it looks clumpy at this point!
- Pour the shaggy dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface and shape the dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and carefully transfer to the prepared sheet.
- Lightly brush each scone with the egg wash, then sprinkle the top of each scone with sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. In the meantime, make your glaze.
For the lemon glaze:
- In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice and confectioners sugar. Drizzle over warm scones and serve at once.
Notes
- Scones may be frozen, without the glaze, for 2 months. Store in an airtight container in the freezer.
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