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Key Lime Scones




Source of Recipe


Tea Time-July/Aug 2007






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 5 T sugar, divided
  
• 1 T baking powder
  
• 3/4 tsp salt
  
• 5 T cold unsalted butter, diced
  
• 1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, cubed
  
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
  
• 3 T fresh key lime zest
  
• 1 1/2 T fresh key lime juice
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1/2 cup + 2 T heavy cream, divided
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, 4 T sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and cream cheese until mixture is crumbly.
   
3. Stir in egg, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Slowly mix in 1/2 cup cream until combined. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly. Roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut scones. Repeat with remaining dough.
   
4. Place on prepared baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush tops of scones with remaining cream. Evenly sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
   






Final Comments


Makes about 12 scones