Raspberry Cream Cheese Scones

Summary
Prep time	20 min
Cook time	12 min@ 425°
Source	365DaysOfBakingAndMore.com
Yield / serves	~18 scones
Rating	Very good

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter chilled
• 2 ounces cream cheese chilled
• 1/3 cup raspberries
• zest of one lemon
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F. and prepare a baking sheet by placing a piece of parchment over it.

Sift flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl.

Using a pastry blender, or two knives, cut in butter and cream cheese until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

Add egg, milk and raspberries and mix with a fork until everything comes together to form a soft dough.

Roll out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a circle about a 1/2-inch thick.

Cut into rounds with a 2-inch cookie or biscuit cutter.

Place onto prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart and bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden.

Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool 1-2 minutes before serving warm.