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How To Bake Low Fat Scones

In this guide, Paul Mulvenna-Pegrum, head chef at the George Inn in Old Oxted, shows you how to make delicious and guilt-free low-fat scones. Enlarge

How To Bake Low Fat Scones

In this guide, Paul Mulvenna-Pegrum, head chef at the George Inn in Old Oxted, shows you how to make delicious and guilt-free low-fat scones.

Prep:
15m
Cook:
30m
Total:
45m
Serves:
10
Temp:
180° c  -  360° f

You Will Need

  • 320 g self-raising flour
  • 50 g low fat spread
  • 25 g sugar
  • 50 g sultanas
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 30 ml skimmed milk
  • flour for rolling
  • scone cutter

Method

Mix together the flour, low fat spread and sugar until they resemble breadcrumbs. Add the sultanas, eggs and milk and keep mixing until it becomes a thick dough.

Flour your surface and roll the dough out to the thickness of your thumb. Cut out the scones and place on a baking tray, brushing with egg before baking in a moderate oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown.