Pumpkin Feta Scones
Preparation 10 Minutes
Cook 15 Minutes
Serves 8
Method
Pre-heat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced).
- Place flour, allspice and butter in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until it resembles fresh breadcrumbs. Remove to a bowl and fold in feta and currants.
- Fork whisk together the pumpkin and milk. Add to flour mixture and combine until mixture just comes together. Tip onto a lightly floured surface and bring together, knead lightly and press out to a 2cm thickness.
- Using a floured 6cm scone cutter cut out scones, placing them onto a lightly floured oven tray. Brush lightly with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for approx. 15 minutes until golden on the base. Allow to cool on a wire rack. Serve with a spread of butter.
Ingredients
2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 tsp allspice
50g butter, diced
80g feta, crumbled
1 tbsp SUNBEAM Currants
2/3 cup mashed pumpkin
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp SUNBEAM Flaked Almonds
Butter, for serving
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