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

Steps

Heat the oven to 200c / 400f 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 finger.

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 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.

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Ingredients

self raising flour, caster sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, mixed spice, salt, lemon, zest of, unsalted butter, double cream, egg, icing sugar, fresh lemon juice