Name: Mixed fruit and spice scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 cup (450g) self-raising flour; 1/4 cup (40g) pitted dates, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (35g) dried apricots, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (45g) dried figs, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 1 cup (250ml) lemonade; 1 cup (250ml) pure cream; 1 tablespoon milk, for brushing; whipped cream, to serve.

Ingredients

3 cup (450g) self-raising flour

1/4 cup (40g) pitted dates, finely chopped

1/4 cup (35g) dried apricots, finely chopped

1/4 cup (45g) dried figs, finely chopped

1 teaspoon mixed spice

1 cup (250ml) lemonade

1 cup (250ml) pure cream

1 tablespoon milk, for brushing

whipped cream, to serve.

Method

1.Preheat oven to 210°C/190°C fan-forced. Sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in date, apricot, fig and spice.

2.Mix lemonade and cream together; pour into flour mixture and, using a flat-bladed knife, mix gently until just combined. Dough will have a sticky consistency.

3.Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly bring dough together to form a 4cm-thick round. Using a floured 6cm cutter, cut 16 rounds from dough.

4.Place scones onto a lightly floured baking tray, just touching side by side. Brush tops with milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden. Serve warm with cream, if you like.