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Sultana scones

First shown on 17 Feb 2012 on The Alan Titchmarsh Show.

A simple scone recipe from baking supremo Paul Hollywood.

Ingredients

  • 500 g17¾ oz strong white flour
  • 80 g oz soft butter
  • 80 g oz caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 25 g1 oz baking powder
  • 250 ml fl oz milk
  • 100 g oz sultanas
  • 1 egg, for eggwash

Method: How to make Sultana scones

1

In a large bowl rub the flour and butter together to form crumbs.

2

Add the sugar, eggs, baking powder and milk then mix together gently for 1 minute. Add the sultanas, then tip onto a lightly floured surface and fold gently to incorporate all the ingredients. Do not over handle the dough at this stage.

3

Using a rolling pin, roll out the paste to about 1-1.5 inch in depth and cut out the scones with a cutter of your choice.

4

Place the scones onto a lined baking tray and leave to chill in the fridge for 10-20 minutes.

5

Once chilled, brush the top of each scone with a beaten egg and bake at 220C for 15-20 minutes.

6

Serve with clotted cream and strawberry jam.