STEPS
INGREDIENTS
The spices are a matter of taste but the cinnamon is highly recommended. Also the nutmeg and a pinch of black pepper would b interesting
Put all the dry ingredients in a food processor.. Add the butter. Pulse until u get a sandy mix. The add the liquids while the machine is running
The dough is soft and slightly sticky. Dust your surface gather the dough.
Put it on a floured surface spread by hand add the dried fruits and 1 Tsp of salt fold in the dough to incorporate them. The light in this picture make the dough looks white😀
U could add a diced apple. Optional
Divide into 2. I am putting one part in the freezer. The second will make me around 20 scones
I used a cutter 4.5 cm. and I got almost 40 scones. Enough for a big tea party or a brunch
Spread the dough with a rolling pin. 2 cm thickness or so and cut circles.. Either with a cutter or with a cup?? Baste with an egg yolk wash. Bake 30-35 min in a 170C preheated oven
Serve immediately. They are fantastic hot, warm or cold
- 500.0g Flour
- 100.0g Sugar
- 2.0tsp Baking powder
- 1.0tsp Cinnamon & other spices
- 1.0tsp Salt
- 75.0ml Milk
- 175.0g Thick Fresh cream
- 1.0 Egg yolk
- 100.0g Dried fruits
- 1.0 Egg yolk for glazing
- Oven 170C/30 mins
- This recipe makes 30-40scones