Bran Scones Recipes

SCOTTISH BRAN SCONES RECIPE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 200C fan.
• Sieve the flour, baking powder and caster sugar into mixing bowl.
• Add the wheat bran.
• Add the butter cubes to the mixing bowl and using your fingertips rub the butter into the flour mixture to form a breadcrumb mixture.
• Gradually add the milk, mixing into the flour mixture to form a light elastic dough.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1cm thick and then using a round 2"-3"/5cm - 7.5cm pastry cutter, cut out the scones one by one.
• Place the scones on a lightly greased baking tray and brush the tops lightly with milk,
• Bake in the oven for approximately 10 - 15 minutes. Check they are cooked before removing by inserting a skewer / toothpick into the middle of a scone, which should come out clean if they are ready.

SCOTTISH BRAN SCONES

Steps:

• Sieve dry ingredients.
• Mix in butter with a fork.
• Use as much milk as required to make a very soft dough.
• Shape into a thick round.
• Score into a quarter; dust with flour.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.

BRAN AND OAT SCONES

Steps:

• Combine cereal, oats, raisins and yogurt. Let stand to soften.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
• Cut in margarine until crumbly, then add cereal mixture and stir until just moistened.
• Turn onto a floured surface and knead 10 times or until smooth.
• Flatten to a 9 inch circle or 2 x 6 inch circles. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
• Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 425 F for 20 minutes, then cut into wedges!