31 Days of Things I've Been Wanting to Do, Day 3: Raspberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Believe it or not, this was my very first time making homemade scones. Something I've Been Wanting to Do.... but was, to be honest, a little intimidated to try! I'm not sure what else you can make, other than scones, to get that 'I am a true home-maker' feeling! We loved the fresh taste of the berries and the lemon glaze. And no need for intimidation!

What you'll need:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tb. baking powder

2 Tb. sugar

5 Tb. butter, cold, cut in chunks

1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing

1 cup fresh raspberries

1/4- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Zest from one lemon

1 Tb. butter

How to make it:

1. Sift together the dry ingredients (flour, powder and sugar). Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter. The mixture should look like tiny crumbles.

2. Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup heavy cream. Fold it together until just mixed. Then fold in the raspberries, being careful not to mash them.

3. Press the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. (Approximately 12 x 3).

4. Cut the rectangle in 1/2, then cut those halves in 1/2. You should have 4 squares that you then cut in 1/2 on a diagonal giving you a triangle shape.

(This is where I have read, the less imperfect, the more beautiful. In that case, mine are gorgeous!)

5. Place the scones on a cookie sheet and brush the tops with heavy cream.

6. Bake @ 400* for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

7. Glaze: Let the scones cool for a few minutes before topping with the glaze. In a microwave safe bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice (The amount of juice depends on how thick or thin you like your glaze. I like don't like my glaze disappearing off the scones so I use less lemon juice). Add zest and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk the glaze until it's smooth, then drizzle over the tops of the scones.