Gluten-free fruit scones recipe

Gluten-free fruit scones

These gluten-free fruit scones are studded with sweet sultanas. Topped with a sprinkle of demerara sugar and serve with a generous spoonful of jam and clotted cream. These scones are the perfect mid-afternoon treat.

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  • Makes 9
  • 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
  • 292 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 400g gluten-free self-raising flour plus extra for dusting
  • 75g unsalted butter, diced
  • 3 tbsp demerara sugar
  • 100g sultanas
  • 1 large egg
  • 175ml milk

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Each serving contains

Energy
1230kJ 292.0kcal
15%
Fat
8g
medium12%
Saturates
5g
high25%
Salt
0.5g
medium8%
Sugars
14g
medium15%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 49.9gProtein 4.1gFibre 0.4g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200° C, and line a baking sheet with nonstick baking paper.
  2. Put the flour in a mixing bowl and use the tips of your fingers to rub in the diced butter until incorporated. Stir through 2 tbsp sugar and the sultanas.
  3. Beat the egg in a jug and whisk in the milk. Make a well in the centre of the flour mix and add enough of the milk mixture to make a dough. Set the remaining milk mixture aside.
  4. Lightly dust a clean worktop with flour. Gently roll out the dough to about 3cm thick, then stamp out rounds with a 7cm cutter. Transfer to the prepared tray; repeat to make 9 scones.
  5. Brush the tops with the remaining milk mixture and sprinkle with the remaining demerara sugar. Bake for 14-16 mins, or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool a little before serving. The scones are best eaten the day they are made, but will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
    • Freezing and defrosting guidelines

      In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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