Keyword: Australian Akudjura Scones, Australian recipe
Servings: 8people
Calories: 234kcal
Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Pastry cutter or fork
Measuring cups and spoons
Baking sheet or tray
Parchment paper
Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour
1tbspbaking powder
1tspsalt
1/2tspbaking soda
1/2cupunsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/2cupmilk
1/4cupAkudjura bush tomato powder
1tbsphoney
1egg, beaten
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Add the chilled and cubed butter to the bowl and use a pastry blender or fork to mix the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, mix the milk, Akudjura bush tomato powder, honey, and beaten egg together.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it lightly until it comes together.
Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut it into rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Make sure the butter is cold and cubed for easier mixing with the flour.Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix the butter and flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Mix the cheese, Akudjura powder, and salt into the flour mixture before adding the milk.Do not overmix the dough as it can become tough and chewy.Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough to a thickness of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) before cutting into rounds