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Wholemeal Scones

Wholemeal Scones

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Delicious wholemeal scones, perfect for a light snack or tea time treat.
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Details
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 4 adults and 2 kids
Calories 433
Cuisine British, European
Taste Savory
Occasion Breakfast, Tea Time
Difficulty Level Beginner
Cooking Method Baked
Cost $
Diet Diabetic, Hindu, Lacto-Vegetarian, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, Mediterranean, Ovo-Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Vegetarian
Intolerance Dairy, Gluten, Grain, Wheat

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Ingredients
 
 

  • 180 g wholemeal flour
  • 200 g flour plain
  • 10 g caster sugar optional
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 50 g margarine
  • 275 ml milk low-fat

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
  • Sieve the wholemeal flour, plain flour and sugar (if using) in a mixing bowl. Sieve in the salt and baking powder and mix well.
    180 g wholemeal flour
  • Rub in the margarine until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
    180 g wholemeal flour
  • Add enough milk to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board and gently knead.
    180 g wholemeal flour
  • Roll out the dough to 2-cm in thickness. Dust a baking tray with flour. Using a 5-cm shape cutter, cut out scones and place on the baking tray. (You can use a small glass or cup as a cutter.)
  • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes.

Notes

Serve warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream for a traditional treat.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 532mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 582IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 4mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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