Classic Meyer Lemon (or regular lemon) Scones

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Ingredients for 8 scones

3½ to 3¾ cups organic all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder (make sure it’s fresh!)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons (or more) finely chopped or grated Meyer lemon or regular lemon zest, rubbed with a little sugar to bring out the flavor

1/2 cup (1 stick/4 ounces) organic butter, chilled & cut into small pieces
1/2 cup Meyer lemon juice (from about 2 Meyer lemons) or regular lemon juice
1/2 cup organic milk, preferably whole
2 Tablespoons yogurt
2 large farm fresh eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional egg glaze:
1 egg and 2 Tablespoons milk, beaten well with a fork
Coarse sugar, such as turbinado, for sprinkling on top

Optional addition:
3/4 cup currants or organic raisins