Christmas Scone

By Rumblingtummy @RumblingTummi
After my success with the Fruit Scone the other day, I was very inspired to further experiment with this recipe.

Since it is we are approaching Christmas, it think these Christmas Scone will be a welcome to serve as tea on Christmas day.What you need:250g bread flour40g sugar14g baking powder1 tsp cinnamon½ tsp nutmeg½ tsp cardamom
½ tsp clove5g salt100g butter (cold and cubed)135g whipping cream17g honey30g egg100g dried fruits (any of your choice)1.5 tbsp rum

MethodSoak dried fruits with rum for 2 hours or more.Preheat oven to 190°C.  Lined a baking sheet.Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl (Excluding dried fruits)Using a paddle beater, beat in the cubed cold butter into the dry ingredients till it represent crumbs Add in whipping cream, honey and egg.Mix till just combinedAdd in dried fruits and almond.  Mix well.Pour dough onto lined baking sheet, lightly flatten to 1” in height and using a round cutter, cut into circle.Remove excess and space out the scone.Lightly brush with egg wash and bake for 13-16 min till golden brown.Transfer to cooling rack.Store in airtight container.If you have enjoyed this post by Rumbling Tummy, be sure to follow this Rumbling Tummy on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and Google+.