Fruit buttermilk scones

treats
Fruit buttermilk scones

Ingredients

makes 20
  • 150g mixed dried fruit, such as cranberries, sultanas, raisins, cherries or blueberries
  • 550g self-raising flour
  • 60g caster sugar
  • 115g plant butter
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 300ml plant milk
  • 2 tbsp soya milk for brushing

Directions

Cooking mode
  1. In a small bowl, add the dried fruit, then cover with boiling water and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare 2 large baking trays.
  3. Add the apple cider vinegar to a measuring jug, then the milk. Set aside to form the buttermilk.
  4. Mix the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and sugar in a bowl. Add the butter and mix it in with your fingers until it starts to look a bit like breadcrumbs.
  5. Drain the dried fruit, then stir into the flour mixture. Add the buttermilk a little at a time until the mixture comes together. Add a little more flour if the dough becomes too wet.
  6. Place the dough on a floured surface and roll out to about 2cm thick. Using a round cutter, cut out the scones. Place on the tray and brush with soya milk. Bake for 20 minutes or until risen and golden.
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