RASPBERRY SCONES W/ LEMON ICING
The trick to a good scone is to use enough heavy cream to keep them from getting dry. Nothing is worse than a dry scone. Don't be afraid to use extra lemon zest as needed, the sweetness from the powdered sugar balances out the acidity well.
Ingredients:
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2 cups AP flour
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6 tbsp granulated sugar
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lemon zest of one lemon
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2-1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, plus more as needed
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1 egg
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1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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160g fresh raspberries
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1 cup powdered sugar
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juice of one lemon

Instructions:
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Sift AP flour, sugar, baking powder and kosher salt together. Add lemon zest and mix.
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In a large bowl, grate frozen butter into dry mixture. Mix with hands until small crumbs form. Place in freezer.
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​Whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Combine dry mixture with wet mixture. Combine
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Add in raspberries, making sure to fold softly as to not squish raspberries.
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Lightly flour your counter and shape your dough mixture into a 1 inch thick, 9-10 inch long mass.
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Cut into wedges. Brush scones with heavy whipping cream. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Bake scones 2 inches apart, at 400F, for 25 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes
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Combine lemon juice and powdered sugar. Glaze over scones, top with raspberries, and Enjoy!


