No added sugar zesty orange scones
Dessert
- Prep time:
15'
- Cook time:
15 '
- Difficulty:
Easy
A low sugar tea-time treat to make with the family.
Ingredients
Serves 14
- 700g self-raising flour
- 150g low-fat margarine
- 150g Pure Via® Caster Sugar
- 3 oranges, zested
- 250ml semi-skimmed milk, plus extra for brushing
- Crème fraiche & marmalade for serving
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 210°C/190°C fan/Gas 6. Line two baking sheets with non-stick baking paper.
- 2
Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl, add the low fat margarine, and using your finger-tips, rub the margarine into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the Pure Via® Caster Sugar and orange zest.
- 3
Pour the milk into the mixture (reserving 1 tbsp) and combine until the mixture comes together.
- 4
Roll out the dough to approximately 1” thickness and cut out the scones using a 2-2” cutter (or alternatively use a jam jar in place of this).
- 5
Transfer the scones to baking sheets and brush with the remaining milk. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 6
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes before serving.
- 7
Add a dollop of crème fraiche and marmalade to serve!