Sultana Scones

Sultana Scones

For some forgotten reason, I had never quite liked scones. maybe because i prefer my breads to be spread with a thick layer of peanut butter or Nutella and these small little bread chunks are rather too dainty for my liking.

Well, we tried our bake-itching hands at this and was pleasantly surprised that scones are relatively easy and fuss-free to make. You do not even need sugar or eggs. 12 beautiful scones are ready in less than half and hour. You probably need more time to go buy a loaf of bread from the nearby convenience shop

Sultana Scones
2 cups of self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
30g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/2 cup sultanas
1 cup milk, plus extra to glaze

Preheat the oven to 220degC, Lightly grease baking tray or line with baking paper. sift flour, baking power and a pinch of salt into a bowl. Run in the butter using your fingertips, then stir in the sultanas. Make a well and add almost all the milk. Mix with a flat-bladed knife. using a cutting action, until the dough comes together in clumps. Use the remaining milk if necessary. With floured hands, gently gather the dough together, lift out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a smooth ball. Do not knead or the scone will be tough. Pat the dough into 2c, thick. Using a floured 5 cm cutter, cut into rounds. Brush with milk and bake for 15mins, or until risen and golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.