We awoke to a snow-frosted lawn, a rarity here in Mississippi. As a treat, I made Easy Lemon Scones for breakfast.. They were a hit with everyone! The kids and Larry thought they were tasty, and I thought they were an easy, convenient recipe to make. They went together really quickly and all needed ingredients were in my pantry/fridge! No fresh lemons on hand? Substitute a teaspoon of lemon flavoring for the lemon rind in the batter. For the topping, mix sugar with 2 tablespoons milk and use as directed. Easy Lemon Scones Easy Lemon Scones 2 2/3 c. biscuit mix 5 tbsp. sugar 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional) grated rind of one lemon 1 egg, beaten 1/2 c. milk or buttermilk Topping: 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine first 4 ingredients. Mix egg with milk. Add to dry ingredients. Mix into soft ball. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Gently roll or pat dough to about...
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