Lemon Cream Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
• 1/3 cup cream or evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. 2

   Sift first three ingredients together; add sugar.

3. 3

   Cut in butter.

4. 4

   Beat egg yolks and one of the whites together; add 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind and cream.

5. 5

   Stir into first mixture and mix thoroughly.

6. 6

   Turn out onto a floured board and knead.

7. 7

   Roll about 1/2" thick and cut into triangles.

8. 8

   Place on ungreased cookie sheet, brush with remaining beaten egg white and sprinkle with remaining sugar and lemon rind.

9. 9

   Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.