Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, lemon zest, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in 2/3 cup half-and-half and lemon juice, lemon extract, and vanilla extract until just moistened.

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently 5 to 10 times.

Step 6

Pat into a 1-inch-thick round.

Step 7

Cut into 8 wedges; place on a parchment-lined baking tray, 2 ” apart.

Step 8

Brush tops with 1 Tablespoon half-and-half, then sprinkle each scone top with sugar and a pinch of lemon zest.

Step 9

Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 10

Cool on wire rack.