Fruit Scones
A classic English tea-time treat, these fruit scones are quick, easy, and delicious.
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- •2 cups Self-raising flour
- •2 teaspoons Baking powderAdd only if using plain flour
- •1/4 teaspoon Salt
- •1/4 cup Caster sugarGranulated sugar can be used as a substitute
- •1/2 cup ButterCold
- •1/2 cup RaisinsSeedless
- •1/4 cup Mixed candied peel(optional)Double raisins if unavailable
- •3/4 cup Milk
- •1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1
Sift the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar into a bowl.
2 min
- 2
Add cold butter and rub into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4 min
- 3
Add raisins and mixed candied peel, mix well.
1 min
- 4
Combine milk and vanilla extract, then add to the dry ingredients.
1 min
- 5
Mix with a knife until the dough starts clumping together.
1 min
- 6
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
2 min
- 7
Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut scones with a 6 cm cutter.
3 min
- 8
Place scones on a parchment-lined baking tray.
1 min
- 9
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (355°F) for 15 minutes.
15 min
- 10
Transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes.
15 min
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