British Scones
Description
Authentic British scones, perfect for afternoon tea, a snack or dessert.
Serves: 10
Prep time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
350 g self raising flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
90g soft margarine or unsalted butter
3 tbsp caster sugar
1/4 tsp nutmeg
175ml whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
handful sultanas
extra self raising flour ~ 1/4 cup
1 egg, beaten
Dessert Recipes
Instructions
1. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and grease with some butter.
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2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
3. To a large bowl add the flour, salt and baking powder, then mix together well with your hands
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4. Add in the margarine and mix together with your hands until crumbly
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5. Add in the sugar and nutmeg, then mix together well with a spoon
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6. Pour the milk into a measuring cup, followed by the vanilla extract. Stir well
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7. Create a well in the centre of the dry ingredients then pour in the milk
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8. Partially combine together using a spoon, then add in the sultanas
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9. Continue to mix using your spoon, until a sticky dough forms
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10. Sprinkle in some extra flour, then fold the dough using your hands
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11. Pinch off small pieces of the dough and roll into a ball using your hands
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12. Place onto the greased baking tray
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13. Brush the tops of the scones with a beaten egg
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14. Place the scones in the oven and bake for only 10 minutes or until golden brown
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15. Remove from the oven. Serve whilst warm with some jam, clotted cream and tea.
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