Honey drop scones

By The Flour Advisory Bureau

Preparation time less than 30mins

Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Makes 15-20 scones

Ingredients

• 225g/8oz self raising flour
• 1/2 tsp mixed spice
• 55g/2oz caster sugar
• 1 tbsp clear honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 300ml/1/2 pint milk
• oil for cooking

Method

1. Place the flour, mixed spice and sugar in bowl making a well in the centre.
2. Mix the honey and egg together and pour into the centre of the flour mixture.
3. Gradually add the milk, beating well until smooth.
4. Use oil to lightly grease a heavy based frying pan or griddle and heat until moderately hot.
5. Drop 1 tbsp of the mixture into the pan and cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the underneath is golden brown. Turn over, cook the other side for a further 1-2 minutes.
6. Place between a tea towel or kitchen paper and keep warm. Repeat until all the batter is used

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