Festive Scones

Serves 6.

Easy.

Cooking and preparation time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Large egg

• 454g Self-raising flour

• 250ml Milk

• 120g Cranberries

• 114g Butter

• 57g Castor sugar

• 50g Milk chocolate

• 1/2 Large orange

• 3 Tsp. Orange zest

• 3 Tsp. Mixed cake spice

• 1 Tsp. Baking powder

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, mixed spice and baking powder. Rub the butter into our mix until combined and forming the consistency of breadcrumbs.

2. Mix in sugar, cranberries, chocolate drops and blitzed orange zest. Lightly dust your countertop with flour.

3. Remove the dry mix from the mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Crack in the eggs and gently fold in the our mix until combined.

4. Gradually add enough milk to form a firm dough. Sprinkle countertop with our once again. Rolling out your dough until the desired thickness is reached.

5. Cut into your desired scone shape. Brush the top with egg wash and a sprinkle of sugar.

6. Bake in a preheated oven at 1700C for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave to rest until cooled.

7. Serve with whipped cream and jam, and enjoy!