ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar, some additional for optional topping

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 2-1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold (frozen even better)

• 1/3 cup milk

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2-3 large lemons for zest and lemon juice (or 2 tbsp lemon juice)

steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.

2. Grate butter into large mixing bowl. Using hands or pastry cutter, pinch and combine until crumbly with no large chunks.

3. In a small bowl, mix milk, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest and juice.

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix until coming together into a shaggy dough. Pour onto a clean surface and start folding to "laminate" the dough and create those flaky layers. Continue until the dough comes together and isn't falling apart too much. Press into ~8" round circle.

5. Using a bench scraper or knife, cut into 8 even triangles.

6. Place triangles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate while preheating oven.

7. Preheat oven to 400F.

8. Bake the scones for 18-23 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!