British Lemon Drizzle Scones with Clotted Cream

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3 Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4 Stir in the lemon zest. In a separate bowl, mix the whole milk and vanilla extract, then add to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. 5 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead to bring it together. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1 inch.
6. 6 Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll scraps as necessary.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the scones have risen and are golden brown.
8. 8 While the scones bake, prepare the lemon drizzle by mixing the fresh lemon juice with powdered sugar until smooth.
9. 9 Once baked, remove the scones from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm scones.
10. 10 Serve warm with a generous dollop of clotted cream.