Apple-Ginger Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups flour
    1/3 cup sugar
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    3 teaspoons baking powder
    6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
    1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple
    1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
    1 egg
    1/2 cup whipping cream
    1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
    3/4 cup powdered sugar
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
    Heat oven to 400 degrees.
    Spray cooking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
    Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.
    Cut in butter with a pasty blender or a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    Stir in apple and ginger.
    Beat eggs in a small bowl.
    Stir in cream and lemon peel.
    Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
    Gently knead dough 5 or 6 times on a lightly floured surface.
    Place dough on the prepared cookie sheet pressing into an 8 inch round about 1 inch thick.
    Cut into 8 wedges seperating slightly.
    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set.
    Glaze: Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; blend well.
    Drizzle warm scones with glaze.
    Serve warm.

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