my favorite scones . . .

I love scones . . . especially on the weekends!!

Lately I have been making all sorts of scones - some better than others . . .

most of them being too sweet for my liking!

But these . . . well - these are truly my favorite!!

Scones with a little lemon zest and currants!!

And on top of that . . . they are super easy to make!!

I usually make several batches as they freeze really well . . .
and are perfect for the work week!

The ingredients . . .

2 cups flour (I use "Cup 4 Cup" to make them Gluten Free!)

2 Tbls. sugar

1 Tbls. baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

5 Tbls. unsalted butter

1 meyer lemon (both zest and juice)

1/2 cup currants

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup heavy whipping cream (a bit more for brushing)

raw sugar - for sprinkling

1 - quickly mix the dry ingredients together in a food processor

2 - add butter until blended and just a bit crumbly - place in a separate bowl

3 - add currents, zest and juice from meyer lemon, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream . . .

mix with dry ingredients until just blended

4 - place on lightly floured surface - knead just a bit  . . . until you can form a 1" thick rectangle.

5 - cut into triangles - brush with the extra whipping cream and top with the raw sugar

6 - bake in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes

(I usually cover scones with a bit of parchment paper - to keep from over browning the tops)

7 - remove from oven and transfer onto a wire rack to cool

Note:  the scones can be frozen to enjoy at another time . . .

just be sure to reheat them for a couple of minutes in a hot oven to crisp them up.

Sometimes I even drizzle with a little lemon glaze . . .
which is so simple to make!!

Just mix together a little lemon zest, lemon juice, and powdered sugar to the consistency of your liking.

but of course . . .

my kid's favorite scones are the blueberry ones
along with a fruit smoothie of course!

The kids are always the ones who make the smoothies in our house . . .

and I have to say - they are getting pretty good at it!! :)

Happy Weekend Everyone!!

Peace and Love to all of you!!

xoxo - liz

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all photos - liz le dorze