Lemon Pecan Scones

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unbleached white flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 grated lemon, zest of
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Add the lemon zest and pecans.
  4. In a measuring cut,stir together heavy cream and lemon extract.
  5. Stir into dry ingredients until dough holds together in a rough mass.
  6. Do not overmix.
  7. The dough will be sticky.
  8. Lightly flour a board and transfer the dough to it.
  9. Knead the dough 8 or 9 times.
  10. Pat into two circles about 6 inches round.
  11. Brush melted butter over the top and side of the circle of dough and sprinkle the sugar on top.
  12. Cut each circle into 6 wedges and place pieces on an ungreased baking sheet, allowing about an inch between pieces.
  13. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

635 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 52.5g 67% DV
Carbs 42.4g 15% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12350.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 402.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 103.3mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 10.2mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1535mg 100% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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