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Pumpkin Feta Scones

Preparation 10 Minutes

Cook 15 Minutes

Serves 8

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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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