Key Lime Scones

These are wonderful if you can find Key Limes but if you can't substitute 1 or 2 regular limes.  Not quite the same but pretty close.


Key Lime Scones
2 1/2 cups flour
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick of real butter
1 cup milk
1 large egg
Grated zest from 3 or 4 small key limes or 2 regular limes


Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.  Cut in the butter, using a fork until the mixture is crumbly.  In a separate bowl combine milk, egg, and lime zest.  Now add this to the flour mixture and stir until well blended and dough is quite sticky.  on a floured board, form dough into a roll.  Slice of circles and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.  Brush circles lightly with  milk and bake at 425 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.  Serve with Devonshire Cream and garnish with thin lime wedges.


Simple Devonshire Cream
1 8-ounce pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 Tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon 
1 cup heavy cream
Cream together cream cheese, sugar, and salt.  Then beat in cream until the mixture forms stiff peaks.  Chill until serving.  Yields about 2 cups.