Scones

this morning i made scones to take to moms and toddlers. i brought strawberry jam to serve with them. they were yummy. i got the recipe from a cooking class i took last fall at the cheltenham adult school. here it is...

3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 cup light cream or whole milk
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or a mixer until it forms small clumps. Add the zest. Mix in egg and 3/4 cup of the cream until a soft dough is formed. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a 1 1/2 inch thick round. Cut out scones using a round biscuit or cookie cutter. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the rest of the cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

...oh, i also think these would make a great shortcake for strawberry shortcake.