Lemon Goat Cheese Scones

Lemon Cheese Scones

2 1/4 cups flour 

1/4 cup sugar 

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 

2 teaspoons baking powder 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1/3 cup butter 

8 ounces goat cheese

1 egg 

1/3 cup milk 

lemon juice, for brushing 

sugar 

Preheat the oven to 400*F. 

Mix the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, lemon zest, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. 

Add  the egg and the milk gradually, stirring constantly.

Stir into the flour mixture until the mixture forms a ball.

Crumble goat cheese and cut in lightly.

Drop by spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet.

(Or shape into large flattened circle and cut with a pizza cutter)

Brush with lemon juice and sprinkle with sugar. 

 Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove immediately from the baking sheet and serve warm.