If you have any marzipan left over after marzipaning your cake can I suggest marzipan scones. They are so good that I buy extra just to make them. Continue reading “Marzipan Scones”
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Category: Scones
Mince Pie Scones
If you get fed up with mince pies why not try my mince pie scones??
This recipe will make 6 x 65mm scones or 4 x 75mm scones
You will need:
- 230g Plain Flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1tsp Cream of Tartar
- ½ tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
- 30g Caster Sugar
- 60g Butter
- 80g Mincemeat
- 7 tbsp Cold Milk
- 1 egg beaten or milk and sugar for glazing (optional)
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees grease baking sheet.
- Sift the flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda together.
- Mix in the caster sugar and butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add the mincemeat and stir with a fork until well distributed throughout the mixture.
- Gradually add the milk until you have a soft ball of dough. If your dough is a little dry add another tablespoon of milk.
- You do not want to over handle the dough or the will be hard and tough.
- Turn out onto a floured surface and gently press out (I use my finger tips and hands to press out the dough rather than squash it with a rolling pin) until about 2.5cm or 1inch thick. Cut out to your desired size with your cookie cutter.
- Place your scone on the prepared baking sheet, reform the dough scraps and repeat until all the dough has been used.
- Glaze with either the beater egg or I like to glaze them at I do my mince pies with milk and a sprinkling of sugar.
- Bake for about 10mins or golden brown.
- These are best on the day of cooking but will keep for 2-3 days in an air tight container.
Orange and Cranberry Scones
If you are making an afternoon tea over the holiday period, what could be better than an orange and cranberry scone?
I made these into a round and cut into triangles just before baking, I also used the juice from the grated orange to make an icing to drizzle over the top. Continue reading “Orange and Cranberry Scones”
Chocolate Raisin Scones
For these scones I have used my family’s favourite nibble – chocolate raisins. I found, because of the large size of the chocolate raisins, I needed to add more in weight so each scone had a respectable amount of the chocolaty goodness.
This recipe will make about 6 x 65mm scones or 4 x 75mm scones Continue reading “Chocolate Raisin Scones”
Fruit Scones
You really can put almost any dried fruit into a scone, I have used raisins in these ones. Continue reading “Fruit Scones”
Honey and Lemon Scones
Lemon and honey is such a perfect combination, and in the heat of the summer lemon is so refreshing.
I used a plain runny honey, however if you favour honey that is more floral then the flavour will be much more enhanced. Continue reading “Honey and Lemon Scones”
Cheese and Marmite Scones
A perfect accompaniment to Cheese is Marmite. I realise you either love marmite or hate it. To be honest I do have to be in the mood for marmite, however the addition of marmite to these cheese scones really lifts the flavour. So if you are a marmite hater or just a mild dis-liker I do recommend giving them ago.
I have used just one teaspoon of marmite in these scones, however if you are a real marmite adorer please feel free to add more! Continue reading “Cheese and Marmite Scones”
Cheese Scones
Sometimes it is just nice to have a savoury scone. Don’t get me wrong I love a sweet scone and there is nothing better on a lazy afternoon then tea and scones, but occasionally it’s nice to go savoury. Continue reading “Cheese Scones”
Black Forest Scones
My Dad’s favourite dessert is Black Forest Gateaux, however not something I relish making in the summer. We all like a scone so these black forest scones are an excellent compromise. Continue reading “Black Forest Scones”
Bakewell Scones
I do like a Bakewell Tart and I do like a scone, so I decided to combine the two and make Bakewell Scones. I must say it was a decision that has proved very popular. Continue reading “Bakewell Scones”
