Baking Recipes - Almond Scones Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 10

• 175 g/6 oz plain flour

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 2 tablespoons ground almonds

• 50 g/2 oz butter, diced

• 50 g/2 oz sultanas

• 125 ml/4 fl oz milk, plus extra to glaze

• a few drops of almond extract

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Method:

1. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl, then stir in the ground almonds. Add the butter, rubbing it in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sultanas.

2. Make a well in the centre of the mixture and pour in the milk and almond extract. Mix lightly with a wooden spoon or fork until a soft dough is formed.

3. Turn the dough on to a floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Roll out to a thickness of 1 cm/1/2 inch and cut into rounds with a 5 cm/2 inch cutter.

4. Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet and brush the tops gently with milk.

5. Bake the scones in a preheated oven, 200°C (400°F), Gas Mark 6, for 7-10 minutes, or until they are well risen and golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.