Monday 2 May 2011

Fruit Scones

Preparation 25mins
Cooking 10mins

Ingredients:
225g (8oz) self raising flour
2.5ml (1/2tsp) salt
50g (2oz) butter
50g (2oz) Sultanas
25g (1oz) Sugar
150ml (1/4pint) fresh milk
extra milk for brush

Method.
1. Sift flour and salt into a bowl
2. Rub butter into flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Mix in sultanas and sugar
4. Add milk all at once. Mix to a soft, but not sticky dough with a knife.
5. Turn on to a lightly floured work surface. Knead quickly until smooth.
6. Roll out to about 1cm (1/2inch) thick.
7. Cut into 7 or 8 rounds with a 6.5cm biscuit cutter.
8. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk.
9. Bake at 230c (450F) Mark 8 for 7-10 mins or until well risen and golden
10. Cool on a wire rack.


I'm not a fan of strawberry jam so instead of that I usually serve mine with marmalade or lemon jam and clotted or whipped cream. Enjoy!

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