Lemon Almond Tea Scones

Lemon Almond Tea Scones

Dessert

Prep time: 15 mins

Total time: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS

Scones:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 tablespoon zest)
1 stick butter, frozen
1 egg
1/3 cup half & half
¼ cup low fat milk
1 tablespoon almond extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds
Glaze: (optional)
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond extract

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INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and adjust baking rack to the middle position. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest. Grate the frozen butter using a box grater. Toss butter into flour mixture and combine using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together egg, half & half, milk and almond extract. Using a rubber spatula, gradually work liquid into flour until everything appears moistened. Gently fold in sliced almonds, careful not to overwork the dough. With floured hands, work dough into 2 balls.
On a well-floured surface, press each ball of dough into 1-inch, round thick disks. Using a paring knife, cut each disk into 8 equal triangles. Place scones at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Top with additional chopped almonds if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Meanwhile, whisk together glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze on top of scones while they are still hot.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVING SIZE: 1 scone

CALORIES: 160

FAT: 8 g

CARBOHYDRATES: 17 g

SODIUM: 120 mg

FIBER: 1 g

PROTEIN: 3 g

CHOLESTEROL: 30 mg

APPETIZERS/SNACKS

BREAKFAST

ENTRÉE

DESSERT

PASTA

SOUP

SALAD

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