Strawberry & Orange Scones

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STRAWBERRY AND ORANGE SCONES

Strawberry & Orange Scones

Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400ºF, gas mark 6. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl then rub in the butter, until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Stir in the sugar, orange zest, strawberries and sultanas and mix well. Gently stir in the milk with a rounded knife until the mixture is soft dough and comes together in a ball.

Gently knead on a lightly floured surface to remove any cracks. Roll out to 2cm (¾") thickness, then using a 6cm (2½") pastry cutter, cut into rounds.

Place on a baking tray, spacing them a little apart, brush the tops with milk and cook for 10-12 minutes, until risen and golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack.

Delicious served warm or cold, spread with Country Life butter, Country life Spreadable or Lighter Spreadable.

Cook’s tip- handle the dough as little as possible or it will become tough. Dip the cutter in a little flour to stop the dough sticking. Any remaining scones can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days or frozen for up to a month - just reheat in the oven.

  • Type: Bakery & Pastries

    Suitability: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Picnics | Quick Snack

    Useful Information

    Difficulty: Novice
    Cooking time: 10 - 20 mins
    Preparation time: 5 - 10 mins
    Serves: 10

    Ingredients:

    300g (12oz) self- raising flour
    5ml (1tsp) baking powder
    75g (3oz) Country Life block butter, cut into small squares
    50g (2oz) caster sugar
    Finely grated zest 1 orange
    75g (3oz) fresh British strawberries, chopped into small pieces
    50g (2oz) sultanas
    150ml (¼pt) milk
    milk for brushing

    Utensils:

    Round Knife
    Large Bowl
    Pastry Cutter
    Baking Tray
    Pastry Brush