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Christmas Pudding Scones

15 mins Cook
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Scones are a treat you can enjoy all year round but there’s something special about this Christmas Pudding Scone Recipe by Shane Smith (Gem Brand Ambassador). Entertaining family and friends is such a big part of the holidays, so these scones are perfect afternoon nibble. They’re lightly spiced and dotted with juicy soaked fruits. Serve topped with a spoon of semi-whipped cream and wow all our guests.

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Christmas Pudding Scones

Christmas Pudding Scones

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prep time
15 mins
cooking time
15 mins
servings
8
total time
30 mins

Equipment

  • Weighing scales

  • Oven

  • Mixing bowl

  • Kettle

  • 1 x 6cm round cutter

  • Baking tray

  • Baking parchment

  • Rolling pin

  • Pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 150g Gem Christmas pudding fruit mix

  • 60ml hot tea

  • 300g Gem plain flour

  • 25g Gem caster sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground clove

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 2.5 tablespoons Gem baking powder

  • 85g butter, room temperature

  • 175ml buttermilk

  • 1 egg – for egg wash

Instructions

1
To rehydrate the dried fruit, cover in hot tea for 2 hours. You can also use alcohol, if desired.
2
For the scones, sieve the flour, sugar, spices and baking powder into a bowl.
3
Add the butter and with your fingertips, rub it in until you reach a breadcrumb consistency.
4
The next step is to add the buttermilk and mix to form a dough.
5
Finally, add the drained soaked fruit and mix to combine.
6
Place the dough on a lightly floured table and lightly knead to activate the gluten and to give it structure.
7
Roll the dough to a thickness of 4cm.
8
Taking a 6cm round cutter, cut out the scones by pressing down and not twisting.
9
Place on a tray and cover with a clean kitchen cloth and allow the scones to rest for 25-30 mins.
10
This resting period may seem long but is crucial to give you a soft flaky scone that has structure when it bakes.
11
Preheat your oven to 200C/180C fan.
12
Once rested, egg wash the scones and place in the preheated oven for 14-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown all over.
13
Remove and allow to cool.

Notes

Serve with semi whipped cream.
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