SUGAR AND SPICE! GLAZED LEMON TEA SCONES
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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Mollie Wright
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these scones. They're a great addition to any brunch or tea party.
mdmustakimahmod Nai
[email protected]These scones are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Salam Adeola
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of scones, but these ones are really good. I love the citrusy flavor of the lemon.
Rohan Rajbanshi
[email protected]These scones are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea on a rainy afternoon.
Clayton Bennett
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover lemon zest.
Dilip Kumarsah
[email protected]These scones are a bit pricey, but they're worth it for a special occasion.
hard boie
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones turned out really flat. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Dan Monaghan
[email protected]These scones are the perfect size for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.
Norma Cuellar
[email protected]I love the way these scones look with the sugar and spice glaze on top. They're almost too pretty to eat!
Jahidul Hossan
[email protected]These scones were so easy to make! I had them in the oven in no time.
Along Vlog
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these scones were surprisingly good. The glaze really made all the difference.
Sagor FF221
[email protected]I didn't have any lemon zest on hand, so I used lemon extract instead. The scones still turned out great!
Medinah Adejumoke
[email protected]These scones were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter next time.
Yangaphi Nondzukiso
[email protected]Lemon and spice are such a great combo in these scones. I love the way the glaze soaks into the scones and makes them extra moist.
Martin Maina
[email protected]These scones are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The glaze is to die for! I will definitely be making these again.
Safeer Wazeer
[email protected]I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of lemon and spice. They were also incredibly easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Shahmir Shah
[email protected]These scones were a delight! The sugar and spice glaze added a perfect touch of sweetness and warmth to the zesty lemon flavor. They were light and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. I served them with a cup of tea and they were the perfect after