Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie … check this nice dessert: Easy scones
How to Make Easy scones
Preparation time:
30 mins to 1 hour
Cooking time:
10 to 30 mins
Serves:
Makes 8-10 scones
Dietary:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 225g/8oz self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- 25g/1oz caster sugar
- 50g/2oz unsalted butter
- 150ml/¼ pint milk
- 1 egg, beaten, or plain flour
Method
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Pre-heat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
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Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Stir in the sugar, add the butter and rub quickly into the flour, creating a fine breadcrumb consistency.
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Add the milk, a little at a time, working to a smooth dough.
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This is now best left to rest for 5-15 minutes before rolling.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface until 2cm/¾in thick. Using a 5cm/2in pastry cutter, cut the dough, using one sharp tap and not twisting the dough as you cut. Twisting the scone mix will result in an uneven rising.
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Once cut, the scones can be either brushed with the beaten egg for a shiny glaze, or dusted with the flour for a matt finish.
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Place the scones on a greased baking tray and bake in the pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden-brown. Allow to cool slightly, and serve while still warm.
