Gluten-Free English Scones: A Delightful Treat for Everyone
If you’re following a gluten-free diet, you might think that traditional English scones are off the menu. But that’s not the case! With a few simple ingredient swaps, you can enjoy these classic British treats without any gluten. Today, I’m going to show you how to make delicious gluten-free English scones.
Ingredients
To make these scones, you’ll need:
- 250g gluten-free self-raising flour
- 40g margarine
- 125ml milk
For fruit scones, add:
- 25g sugar
- 75g currants or sultanas
For cheese scones, add:
- 75g grated cheese
- 1x 5 ml spoon of mustard or mixed herbs
Equipment
You’ll also need the following equipment:
- Baking tray
- Sieve
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring jug
- Palette knife
- Weighing scales
- Flour dredger
- Rolling pin
- Round scone cutters
- Pastry brush
- Oven gloves
- Cooling rack
Method
- Preheat your oven to 220ºC (gas mark 7).
- Grease a baking tray.
- Sift the flour into a bowl.
- Rub the margarine into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. If you’re making fruit scones, add the sugar and currants or sultanas at this point. If you’re making cheese scones, add the cheese and mustard or herbs.
- Pour in the milk and mix into a soft dough. Be sure to save a little of the milk for later.
- Place the dough on a floured working surface and knead lightly.
- Roll out the dough until it’s 1.5cm thick.
- Use a cutter to shape the dough into scones.
- Place the scones onto the baking tray. Brush the top of each scone with a little milk.
- Bake for 12 – 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- After baking, place the scones on a cooling rack to cool.
And there you have it! Delicious, gluten-free English scones that everyone can enjoy. Whether you prefer the sweet, fruity variety or the savoury, cheesy kind, these scones are sure to be a hit. So why not give this recipe a try? You might just find that these gluten-free scones become a new favourite in your household.
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