Soft Delia Smiths Fruity Scones
Delia Smiths Soft and Fruity Scones are light, tender, and filled with sweet dried fruit, perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a simple homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 225 g self raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 50 g butter softened
- 25 g caster sugar
- 50 g mixed dried fruit
- 1 large egg
- Milk to make 150ml total with the egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan), line tray.
- Mix flour and baking powder.
- Rub in butter until crumbly.
- Stir in sugar and dried fruit.
- Mix egg and milk to 150ml.
- Combine into soft dough, don’t overmix.
- Roll to 2 to 3 cm, cut shapes.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly, serve warm.