Fruit Scones Feed Your Family for £20 a week from fyf20quid.co.uk
Introduction
Scones are a classic British treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. They are perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a snack. Fruit scones, in particular, are a popular variation that includes dried fruit, such as raisins or currants. This article will provide a detailed recipe for making delicious fruit scones in the UK, along with nutritional information and serving suggestions.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
450g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
100g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
75g caster sugar
150g dried fruit (raisins, currants, or sultanas)
2 large eggs, beaten
125ml milk
A pinch of salt
Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas mark 7. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift the self-raising flour and baking powder together. Add a pinch of salt and caster sugar, and mix well.
Step 3: Rub in the butter
Add the chilled and cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Rub the butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Step 4: Add dried fruit
Add 150g of dried fruit (raisins, currants, or sultanas) to the mixture and stir well.
Step 5: Mix wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat two large eggs and add 125ml of milk. Mix well.
Step 6: Combine dry and wet ingredients
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Step 7: Knead the dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently. Use your hands to shape the dough into a circle about 2cm thick.
Step 8: Cut the dough
Use a 5cm round cutter to cut out scones from the dough. Place the scones on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each one.
Step 9: Bake the scones
Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
Step 10: Serve the scones
Serve the scones warm or at room temperature with clotted cream and jam, or butter and honey.
Nutrition
This recipe makes approximately 12 fruit scones. Each scone contains:
Calories: 250
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 200mg
Serving Suggestions
Fruit scones are delicious on their own, but they can also be served with a variety of toppings. Here are a few ideas:
Clotted cream and jam
Butter and honey
Lemon curd
Whipped cream and fresh berries
Nutella and sliced bananas
Conclusion
Fruit scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. With this recipe, you can create perfectly fluffy and fruity scones in no time. Serve them with your favourite toppings and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
