Apple And Sultana Scones

CALORIES PER SCONE

INGREDIENTS (Makes 16)

◆ 80g dried apple slices, chopped ◆ 450g self-raising flour

◆ Pinch of salt

◆ 110g butter, chilled and diced

◆ 75g caster sugar

◆ Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

◆ 80g raisins

◆ 1 large egg

◆ Approx 250ml milk

◆ Butter, to serve

1Put the chopped apple into a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to soak for 30min, then drain well.

Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan oven 180°C, Gas Mark 6. Put a baking sheet into the oven to preheat. Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter using your fingertips, until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, lemon zest, apples and raisins.

Beat the egg in a measuring jug, then add milk to bring the liquid

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