Scones

Afternoon tea anyone?

Who doesn't like a freshly made scone?! :D
.. served with your favourite jam + whipped cream?

Mmm.. :)


The last time I had scones and jam, were a few weeks ago. And recently on Masterchef Australia, they had a Country Women's Association challenge where they had to make scones along with jam, lamingtons, Neapolitan and fruit cakes. Which made me want some scones! Not their scones though, being rock hard and all. :P But I do remember when I first made scones.. they were overworked and turned out just like contestant Aaron's. So I understand completely. There's a first time for everything.. :) and some of you might even remember the first gingerbread men I ever made too.. *cough*bicarbsodaoverload*cough*. Ah.. memories ey? :P

Basic scones
Makes about 24 (which would fit on an extra large baking tray, not an average one)

700g self raising flour
15g caster sugar
55g cold butter, diced
360g cold milk
140g cold water

Preheat oven to 200C.

In a large bowl, sift flour and sugar.
Rub in butter.

Make a well and pour in milk.
Using a knife, cut the mixture to allow some of the milk to absorb.
Add in water slowly until mixture does not look too dry nor too soggy.

Combine and knead dough lightly on floured surface.
Press dough out gently to about 1.5cm thickness.
Cut using floured circular cutters of about 4-5cm diameter.

Place onto a lined baking tray, with each scone right next to the other.


Brush the tops with some milk.


Bake for about 18-20mins or until cooked and golden brown on top.


Remove from oven and allow to cool.


Serve warm with some yummy jam! When served immediately, you get the crisp base and soft texture of the warm insides. Mmm..


It's best with fresh whipped cream and jam, but I don't have whipped cream on hand. (Plus, it's healthier without it!)

Sultana, honey and oat scones

Remember how I picked sultanas/raisins out from the cornflake cookie mixture because I had put too many in? Well.. They were sitting in a bag in the fridge and I finally decided to get rid of them. It's such a waste to just throw them out. So why not use them in something like.. say.. scones?! :) Haha.


I haven't had scones in years. And these were simply delicious. I ate them for lunch and now I'm scone-fully satisfied :D

Sultana, honey and oat scones
Makes about 13.5 (~4cm diameter) scones

2 1/2 cups plain flour
1 1/4 cups cooking oats
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 - 1/2 cup sultanas/raisins
2 tbsp margarine
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp milk
1 egg, beaten
1 cup honey

Preheat oven to 175C.

In one mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add in oats and sultanas and mix well.
Rub in margarine into the dry mixture.

In another bowl, mix milk, honey and egg together.

Mix liquid into flour mixture and form a dough.
Knead the dough for about 10mins or until smooth. (If too sticky, add more flour or oats. Too dry, add 1tsp milk at a time)

Roll out dough to about 2.5cm thickness.
Make cutouts using a cookie cutter, and place onto a baking paper lined tray.


Brush the tops with some milk.


Bake for 20mins or until golden brown. Transfer to cooling rack.


Serve immediately with some apricot jam. (Or any other jam). Any leftovers should be reheated in the oven before serving once again.


They are okay to eat as is without the jam, but I couldn't actually taste the honey. If you wanted to omit the jam, I'd suggest adding 2-3 tbsp more of honey so you can get the honey flavour. Otherwise, these scones are really nice hot from the oven and with the apricot jam. YUM! :D