Very Good Eggless Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Sieve the flour with the baking powder in a bowl and keep aside.
2. 2
   Now, use a wooden spoon to soften the butter and combine the same with the sugar until they are thoroughly mixed.
3. 3
   Stir in the cinnamon, vanilla bean and lemon zest.
4. 4
   Now, fold in the flour.
5. 5
   Once this is half mixed, add the cream and continue to mix the dough until it is all combined and holds together.
6. 6
   Mix in the raisins.
7. 7
   Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1 inch.
8. 8
   Use a cutter to cut 10 round scones from it.
9. 9
   Place the scones on a greased baking tray.
10. 10
    Allow them to rest, covered, in a refrigerator, overnight.
11. 11
    Bake the scones (cold as they are from the refrigerator) in a pre-heated oven at 180C for 20-25 minutes or until golden and done.
12. 12
    Serve warm with fresh Devonshire cream and strawberry jam.
13. 13
    Enjoy!