Pumpkin scones

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Pumpkin scones are lightly sweet, soft and famously associated with Australian home baking. They are excellent for learning how to handle scone dough gently so the texture stays tender.

Serves: 10 people

Preparation time: 30 min

Ingredients

• Cooked pumpkin puree – 250 g
• Self-raising flour – 375 g
• Caster sugar – 80 g
• Butter – 30 g
• Egg – 1
• Milk – 80 ml
• Salt – pinch

Method

1. Heat the oven and line a tray. Mix the flour, sugar and salt, then rub in the butter until there are no large lumps.
2. Stir in the pumpkin puree, egg and enough milk to make a soft dough. Stop mixing as soon as the dough comes together.
3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat it out gently. Do not over-knead or the scones will become tough.
4. Cut into rounds or squares and place them close together on the tray for softer sides.
5. Bake until risen and lightly golden. Serve warm with butter, jam or cream.