Lemonade White Chocolate Scones …

March 18, 2015

These scones are sweet, light and fluffy and the very definition of “easy peasy”. Quick too, because the scone batter is quite moist and no kneading is required. Simply “cut” the mix with a knife and then scoop large dollops of the mixture into a greased tray to bake a gorgeous rustic-looking scone for your next afternoon tea. These scones are also the perfect addition to school lunchboxes and freeze really well. For other tips on how to bake a perfect scone, click here. Lemonade White Chocolate Scones …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 12 … read more

Pumpkin Scones …

September 29, 2014

Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen is famous for her Pumpkin Scones and, although I’ve never baked her recipe, I have baked Mum’s Pumpkin Scones for years. These are perfect for morning tea and school lunches and are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin from other recipes. Enjoy! Pumpkin Scones …   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 10 Ingredients … 2 cups self-raising flour ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons cold butter, chopped 1 cup cold mashed pumpkin ¼ cup brown sugar 1 egg, … read more

Cheese and Chive Scones …

September 21, 2014

Scones are the perfect snack food … great for afternoon tea when friends stop by for a visit and ideal for an after-school treat. Recently on the blog I shared my recipe for Plain Scones along with my tips for ensuring you get a great result every single time … it’s all about the touch … the lighter the better! This is another of my favourite family recipes … Cheese and Chive Scones. These tend to be a little denser because of the cheese, so they won’t rise quite as much, but boy do they taste good anyway! Enjoy! Cheese and Chive Scones …   Print … read more

How to Bake a Perfect Scone …

September 5, 2014

It took me years to gather the courage to even try baking scones. I’d heard so many people say how they had tried and failed so I figured it was best avoided. However, after years of being afraid I finally decided to have a go and I’m so glad I did! Scones seem simple enough … take some fairly basic ingredients, mix them together and you get a beautiful, soft, fluffy scone. Well, that’s the theory anyway and, with a few simple tips passed on by my Mum, I managed to produce exactly that. So, here are my top tips: Scones need a very light touch and should be … read more