Easter Scones

6

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Here is a very scrumptious recipe for Easter scones for you to enjoy over the long weekend.
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Ingredients

Easter Scones

  • 1/3 cup each: raisins, dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon rum, orange juice or water
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice
  • 3/4 teaspoon cardamon
  • 90g butter - grated
  • 3/4 cup milk

Method

Easter Scones

  • Preheat oven to 220C (200oC fan bake). Place an oven tray in the oven to heat.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the raisins, cranberries and rum, orange juice or water for 30 seconds – set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, brown sugar and spices.
  • Rub in the grated butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Make a well and pour in the milk and stir to just combine.
  • Place the dough on a floured surface and knead a couple of times. Flatten out the scone mixture and cut out into circles.
  • Take the heated tray from the oven. Top with baking paper and then the scones.
  • Cook the scones for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden.