RECIPES

WHOLEMEAL DATE SCONES

Makes 12

INGREDIENTS

100g butter, chopped

2 tablespoons honey

1½ cups (225g) wholemeal self raising flour 1½ cups (225g) self raising flour

½teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¾/175ml–1 cup/250ml milk 1 cup chopped dates Extra flour, for kneading Extra milk, for glazing

METHOD

1.Pre-heat oven to 220ºC. Lightly grease and flour baking tray or lamington pan. Assemble mixer using scraper beater.

2.Using Creaming/Beating setting, beat butter and honey until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

3.Using Folding/Kneading setting, add combined flours and mixed spice ingredients and milk alternately to creamed mixture until a soft dough forms, about 30 seconds.

4.Add dates and mix until just combined, about 15 – 20 seconds. Do not over mix.

5.Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and lightly press scone dough out to about 3cm thickness Do not overwork the dough. Cut dough into shapes using a scone cutter or knife. Place scone’s close together on prepared pans. Cut a small cross on top of scone shapes and brush with a little milk.

6.Bake for 12–15 minutes or until cooked and golden brown.

7.Remove from tray or pan and cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm. Replace dates with dried sultanas, chopped raisins, apricots or figs.

CARROT & BRAN MUFFINS

Makes 12

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (150g) wholemeal plain flour

1 cup (150g) plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½cup bran flakes

½cup raw sugar

½cup golden syrup 100g butter, chopped

1 cup (200g) natural yoghurt ¼ cup/60ml milk

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ¾ cup carrot, finely grated

METHOD

1.Pre-heat oven to 180ºC.

2.Assemble mixer using scraper beater.

3.Using Folding/Kneading setting, mix flours and baking powder together, about 20 seconds.

4.Add bran flakes and raw sugar, mix until combined, about 20 seconds.

5.Combine golden syrup and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When melted remove from heat and stir in yoghurt, milk and soda. Allow to cool to warm.

6.Using Folding/Kneading setting, add warmed mixture and carrot into dry ingredients mix until just combined, about 20 to 30 seconds Do not over mix.

7.Lightly grease and line a deep 12 cup muffin pans. Spoon mixture evenly between muffin pans until ¾ full with mixture.

8.Bake for 18- 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

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Breville BEM800 brochure Wholemeal Date Scones, Carrot & Bran Muffins
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