Our mini drop scones with jam and whipped cream are totally scrumptious, and are the perfect teatime treats for the whole family to enjoy this weekend.
SERVES 24 // COOK TIME 20 mins
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cake flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp caster sugar
60g cold butter, cut into cubes
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
1 tbsp cream
Whipped cream, to serve
Strawberry jam, to serve
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl, then add the caster sugar and butter.
3. Use your fingertips to mix the cold butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4. In a separate, small bowl combine the egg, milk and cream. Add this to the dry mixture.
5. Mix using a butter knife in a cutting motion. Then give a light stir with a spoon. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Grease a mini-muffin tray and drop a heaped teaspoon of mixture in each hole. Bake for 10 minutes or until light golden on top.
7. Cool on a rack. Serve with whipped cream and strawberry jam.
This Mixed berry pie recipe is the perfect dessert for someone who loves to bake and wants to satisfy all their guests! You can even make it with your kids!