Prep Time:10 mins
Understanding food allergies and intolerances
Wholemeal scones
Cooking Time:15 mins
Serves:6 Adults
Cost:Low
These wholemeal scones are just as tasty as any other. They are a better source of fibre and provide more slow release energy than white scones - so they'll keep you feeling fuller for longer.
About this recipe
This recipe was adapted from 101+ Square Meals.
Ingredients
- 50g / 2 oz. of plain flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 150g / 5 oz. of whole meal flour
- 50g / 2 oz. of low-fat margarine
- 25g / 1 oz. of caster sugar
- 125ml / 4 fl oz. of semi-skimmed milk
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4.
- Sieve the plain flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the wholemeal flour.
- Cut the margarine into small cubes.
- Rub this into the flour mix with your fingers until the mix is powdery.
- Mix in the sugar, then add enough milk to make a dough.
- Place the dough on a worktop that’s been dusted with flour, so it won’t stick.
- Bring the mix together with the hands until it is smooth (don’t knead the dough).
- Divide into 6 equal balls of dough.
- Pat the dough balls into round 3cm thick patties.
- Transfer to a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes.
- When baked transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool.
- Serve and eat as soon as possible.
What you will need
- Baking tray
- Chopping knife
- Kitchen scales
- Measuring jug(for liquids)
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Sieve
- Wooden spoon
Serving suggestions
For an extra energy-boosting start to the day, why not mash a banana and spread it on a warm scone?
