Lemon Cornmeal Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Combine all topping ingredients in bowl; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, cornmeal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Stir in half & half, eggs and 2 teaspoons lemon zest just until moistened.
5. 5
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 5 to 8 times until smooth, adding only enough flour as necessary to keep dough from sticking to surface.
6. 6
   Pat dough into 9-inch circle on greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Sprinkle topping evenly over dough.
8. 8
   Score circle into 8 wedges with knife, do not separate.
9. 9
   Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. 10
    Cool 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Carefully separate scones.