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Summer Mess Scones

As part of our Summer 2024 recipe series, we have a recipe that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This quick and easy take on a summer mess is the perfect bitesize treat! Fab for any garden party. 

Get ready to be the delight of any party! 

Prep time: 30

Cook time: 20

Recipe serves: 4

Ingredients for scones

325g self raising flour

100g soft cubed butter

80g caster sugar 

140ml milk

1 egg for glazing

pinch of salt

Ingredients for the filling

150g strawberry jam

4 meringue nests 

200g clotted cream

12 strawberries

The method

1. Place flour, salt, butter and caster sugar into a bowl and rub together with your fingers to form a crumb.

2. Preheat oven to 180.

3. Add milk to the flour mix to form a soft dough. Add more milk or flour if required. 

4. On a floured worktop knead the mixture gently then roll out into a 2cm thick circle.  

5. Cut out four 8cm round scones and place onto a baking tray.

6. Brush with egg wash and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

7. Cut strawberries into 1/4's add in clotted cream, break up meringue and carefully fold all 3 together.

8. Once cooled, cut scones in half. Spread jam onto scones and top with the mess mix.

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Author bio: Mike Wilson is our award-winning Head Chef of the tombola kitchen team. He’s a keen cyclist and likes all sports especially American Baseball. His main passion in life is cooking and he loves creating new dishes at tombola and at home.

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