Lemon Pecan Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups unbleached white flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 grated lemon, zest of
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Add the lemon zest and pecans.
In a measuring cut,stir together heavy cream and lemon extract.
Stir into dry ingredients until dough holds together in a rough mass.
Do not overmix.
The dough will be sticky.
Lightly flour a board and transfer the dough to it.
Knead the dough 8 or 9 times.
Pat into two circles about 6 inches round.
Brush melted butter over the top and side of the circle of dough and sprinkle the sugar on top.
Cut each circle into 6 wedges and place pieces on an ungreased baking sheet, allowing about an inch between pieces.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.