I'm shivering at the thought of tonight's low, forecast at 22 degrees. This time of year I'm drinking two or three cups of tea a day, and it's nice when I have a treat to nibble with it. These scones are studded with pieces of candied ginger, and drizzled with a lemon glaze. The scones are soft, and the flavors very bright. They're also super easy to make -- no food processor or pastry blender required here. That's because these are cream scones, made with cream instead of butter. Just stir it all together, forget the rolling pin, and pat it into a round. The dough is very sticky, so flour your hands a lot. Cut into wedges, and in 20 minutes they're ready.
So I know what I'll be doing tonight: coming in from the cold, putting on the kettle, and brewing a cup. Fall into a chair with a scone, a magazine, and maybe a cat. Stay warm!
