Homemade English Scones

A true classic

Ingredients:
450g All­ purpose flour
3 tbsp Baking powder
200g Chilled butter, cut into cubes
2 Egg (1 for egg wash)
100g Sultanas
100ml Buttermilk
100g Caster sugar

Extras:
Raspberry Jam
Whipping cream
100ml Whiskey (optional - for the sultanas)


Method:
Step 1:
If you wish to soak the sultans in whisky, place them into a bowl warm the whisky in a small saucepan, and pour over the sultans.

Step 2: Cover with cling film and leave to infuse for around 30minutes or overnight.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 160˚C, next sieve the flour and baking powder together into a large bowl. Add the caster sugar and rub in the butter gently with your fingertips.

Step 4: Add the egg, buttermilk, and soaked sultanas and mix to a soft dough. (If the mixture is too wet and loose at this stage add in a little extra flour)

Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a floured surface and flatten it out to about 2-3cm. Using a scone cutter or a glass, cut out some shapes and transfer them to a lined baking tray.

Step 6: Brush the egg wash over the top of the scones, and bake for 20-25minutes.

Step 7: Remove from the oven and dust with icing sugar, serve the scones with some fresh raspberry jam and fresh cream!

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