Lemon Cream Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped dried apricot or dried cranberries or golden raisin
• 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. 2

   In large bowl, combine the 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.

3. 3

   Stir in apricots, cranberries or raisins, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon peel.

4. 4

   Add whipping cream; stir just until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently just until dough holds together.

6. 6

   Form dough into 10-inch diameter, 1/2-inch thick round and cut into 12 wedges.

7. 7

   Place wedges onto large baking sheet, space evenly.

8. 8

   Combine remaining 2 tablespoon sugar and lemon peel.

9. 9

   Brush scones with the melted butter.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with sugar mixture; bake until light golden brown, about 15 minutes.

11. 11

    Transfer to rack to cool slightly.