Description
Fruit scones are a sweet delight, often made with raisins or currants. You can also experiment with other dried fruits like apricots or cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Butter
- Milk
- Raisins or currants (or other dried fruits like apricots or cranberries)
- Optional: Cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Gather your scone ingredients.
- Mix the dry ingredients together, then cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the wet ingredients until just combined. The mixture should be moist but not sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times.
- Shape into a circle and cut into wedges or use a round cutter for traditional scones.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the scones for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool them on a wire rack before serving.
Category: Baking
Cuisine: British
