Delightful light and lemony glazed scones with just a hint of spice! These are even more delicious when split and spread with lemon curd - and maybe a dollop of cream for good measure! These would be wonderful when served for afternoon tea, or make a batch up for a spring picnic. This recipe was on a set of recipe cards that a kind friend sent to me from the States, and I adapted them slightly to my own taste. If you are unable to source mixed spice, I have a recipe for mixed spice on zaar: Recipe #266688
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 30m
Yield 8 Glazed Lemon Scones, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/400°F Grease a large, heavy baking sheet.
- Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, mixed spice and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the lemon zest and lightly mix with your hands.
- Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the cream and the beaten egg; mix with a knife; then using a wooden spoon, combine all the ingredients together, just until the dough holds together.
- Scrape the dough onto a floured surface and using floured hands, knead it gently three or four times to form a ball. Flatten the ball into a disk about 1 inch thick, then using a pastry (biscuit or cookie) cutter, cut out 8 rounds, for 8 scones. Transfer the scones to the baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between them. Brush the tops lightly with extra cream.
- Bake the scones in the centre of the oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Allow them to cool on the sheet for a few minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack.
- While the scones continue to cool, make the glaze. Combine all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk them until the mixture is smooth. If necessary, you can thin the glaze with more lemon juice, stirring in a 1/2 teaspoon at a time. When the scones have cooled for another 5 to 10 minutes, drizzle each one generously with the lemon glaze.
- Serve them with butter, cream or lemon curd for a tea-time treat!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.7, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 87.6, Sodium 105, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 23.2, Protein 4.8
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Nombulelo Dlamini
[email protected]Overall, these scones were a good recipe. They were easy to make and turned out well. I would definitely make them again.
Umrah Ali
[email protected]These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would probably use less sugar next time.
kota long
[email protected]I made these scones for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they sold out quickly.
Lauren Brunner
[email protected]These scones were easy to make and turned out great! I used a lemon glaze instead of the sugar and spice glaze and they were still delicious.
Giovanni Lugo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out perfectly! They were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Ahmad Sahil
[email protected]These scones were okay. They were a bit dry and the glaze was too sweet for my taste. I probably won't make them again.
Lucy Heartson
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the glaze, but it really made these scones! The combination of sugar, spice, and lemon was perfect. The scones themselves were also very good, with a light and fluffy texture.
Seann McClelland
[email protected]These scones were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The flavor was incredible and they were so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Andreli
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit! They're so light and fluffy, and the glaze is to die for. I love that they're not too sweet, so they're perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
jhianne basadre
[email protected]These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly and they were delicious. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Raza
[email protected]I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The scones were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior. The glaze added a touch of sweetness an
Liberty KNIGHT
[email protected]Wow! These scones were absolutely amazing! The glaze was the perfect touch, and the lemon flavor really shone through. I will definitely be making these again.
Yunus Ali
[email protected]These scones were a delightful treat! The sugar and spice glaze added a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth to the tangy lemon flavor. They were also incredibly moist and fluffy, thanks to the buttermilk and butter in the recipe. I'll definitely