ROSEMARY-LEMON SCONES

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My wife and I enjoyed a rosemary-lemon coffee cake at a bed and breakfast many years ago. I decided to try adapting my favorite scone recipe to capture that unusual flavor combination, and we loved the results. -David Byland, Shawnee, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk sour cream and egg; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in lemon zest and rosemary. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Robert Allan
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Yum!


Gail Law
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Zayden Newton
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These scones are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Most Ruma
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I love the glaze on these scones. It adds a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Myrakel Mason
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These scones are a bit too crumbly for my taste.


K.D.
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I didn't have any fresh rosemary, so I used dried rosemary instead. It still turned out great!


BIGMAN Init
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These scones are a bit too sweet for my taste.


BD SULTAN
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Overall, I really enjoyed these scones. They're a great addition to any brunch or下午茶.


hooriya mughal
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I found the dough to be a bit too sticky. I had to add more flour to get it to the right consistency.


Khairul SK
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These scones are a bit more dense than I expected, but they're still delicious.


Muazam Imran
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I love the way these scones smell while they're baking. The whole house smells like rosemary and lemon.


Prudence Amani
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I've never made scones before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out great!


Hassan Abdikhadir
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These scones are perfect for a special occasion.


Madu Augustine
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I'm not a big fan of rosemary, but I loved these scones. The lemon flavor really shines through.


Anna Douglas
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These scones are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I often make them for brunch or afternoon tea.


Talha Asim
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few ingredients, you can make a delicious and elegant scone.


Ahmed Ahuzaam
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These scones are amazing! The rosemary and lemon flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is light and fluffy. I've made them twice already, and they're a hit with my family and friends.