Lemon Cream Pomegranate Scones with Lemon Glaze

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Lemon Cream Pomegranate Scones

with

Lemon Glaze

Lemon Cream Pomegranate Scones with Lemon Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter, cold and cubed
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (available in the produce section)

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In medium bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Stir in lemon zest.
4. Combine egg, lemon juice, pomegranate juice and cream. Add to flour mixture and stir just until combined. Lightly fold in pomegranate seeds.
5. Turn out onto a floured surface, knead 5 to 10 times. Pat into a 10 inch circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Place wedges on parchment lined baking sheet.
6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Transfer to wire rack to cool. 
8. Drizzle with lemon glaze.

Lemon Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cooking Directions

1. In small bowl combine ingredients until smooth.
2. Drizzle over scones.

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