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Jan. 2, 2006 - Tea Scones with Lemon Butter

This recipe was borrowed from Laine of Lainesletters.com. If you are not familiar with her wonderful ministry and words of wisdom, I encourage you to stop by her site. I have served these scones many times when friends come for tea or coffee and they always garner rave reviews. Try adding some fun things such as white chocolate chips. So yummy!

Cream Scones

2 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1/4 c. sugar
Combine well.

1/3 c. butter - Cut in to the above mix.

1 c. whipping cream (sometimes I substitute half milk and cream)

Add until moistened and knead lightly 5 times. Flour and roll out into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Slice into eighths with a pizza cutter and spread the triangles apart on a cookie sheet. (May sprinkle lightly with sugar.) Bake for 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees.

Lemon Butter (an old recipe from an English Grandmother)

1 c. butter - Melt in double boiler over boiling water.
2 c. sugar
3 eggs slightly beaten
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 T. grated lemon peel

Add and cook in double boiler over simmering water for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. It will thicken as it sets.

Serve the scones warm out of the oven with lemon butter on top and then a dollop of whipping cream on top of that with your favorite coffee (may I recommend Starbucks Christmas Blend) or tea.

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Posted by etswife

I can't wait to try this recipe it looks yummy.

Tara

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Posted by etswife

Thanks for the comment on my blog! We really do have a lot in common. I think its great!

Good Luck with your cake decorating.
Tara

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Jan. 2, 2006 - sounds delicious!

Posted by ejoyce,ink

you asked what changes I'll be making....well, I'm cutting portions, trying to reduce sugar, and using only whole grains...brown rice, whole grain pasta etc, and trying to make 1/2 my food intake be fresh fruit and veggies. Nothing that's rocket science, but a friend of mine who was very overweight has lost 80 (yes eighty) pounds since June 2005 by just making these changes. I should be able to lose 20!!

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Jan. 2, 2006 - Yum!

Posted by rachelle

Oooh, this sounds delish! We love tea and scones around here. Thanks so much for sharing the recipes...

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Jan. 3, 2006 - What a great sounding recipe.

Posted by jenlovestoquilt

I'll have to try it when i'm no longer on my diet.

Thanks for sharing!
Jen

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