Raspberry Cream Scones

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really good from Canadian Living

  • 50 mins

Ingredients

  • Topping:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , divided
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cup 35% cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons 35% cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

In large bowl, rub sugar with lemon zest (if using) until fragrant. Whisk in 3¼ cups of the flour, the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using coarse side of box grater, grate butter into flour mixture; toss to combine.

In small bowl, whisk together cream and egg. Make well in centre of flour mixture; using fork, stir in cream mixture just until ragged dough forms. In bowl, toss together raspberries and remaining 2 tsp flour. Add to flour mixture; toss to coat.

Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Divide in half; quickly pat and lightly knead each into 5-inch round. Using pastry scraper or chef’s knife, cut each into 6 triangles. Arrange on prepared pan, 2 inches apart. Freeze for 15 minutes.

Topping Brush with cream; sprinkle with sugar.

Bake until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to rack.