Lemony Cranberry Hazelnut Scones with Lemon Glaze
I make these for teachers for Valentine's Day, but they are wonderful any day of the week. They are tender and flaky and lemony. You can use dried cranberries (which I do) and leave out the nuts if you'd like. The glaze is wonderful, and I haven't found a person who doesn't just love these scones.
Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut unsalted butter into flour mixture with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cranberries and hazelnuts.
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Beat 2 eggs and buttermilk together with a fork in a small bowl; add egg mixture to flour mixture and mix until the dough starts to come together and is just moistened. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
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Turn dough out on a lightly-floured surface and pat dough into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut circle in half with a sharp knife and cut each half into four sections. Gently transfer each section with a floured spatula to the prepared baking sheet.
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Whisk 1 egg and cream together in a small bowl. Brush egg-cream mixture over each scone.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the scones are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.
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Stir confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together in a bowl until desired glaze consistency is reached. Drizzle glaze over warm scones.
Cook's Notes:
Substitute 1/4 dried cranberries soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained, for the fresh cranberries. Substitute 1/2 milk mixed with 1 teaspoon white vinegar for the buttermilk. Just make sure you handle them with tender loving care to make sure they turn out tender.
You can substitute 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream for the 1 tablespoon milk.
