How to make The Lazy Makoti’s ginger beer scones

Why yes, this is the perfect tea-time treat – homemade by you! (Your guests will never guess how easy they were to make)

 

Makes 6 scones 
Preparation: 15 minutes 
Cooking: 20 minutes 

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Woolworths Make Your Own Lazy Makoti Ginger Beer Scones Kit 6007875648300
  • Crème fraiche, whipped cream or double thick cream, for serving
  • Raspberry jam, for serving

You’ll need:

  • 175 g butter, chilled and cubed 
  • 1 large fre -range egg 
  • 125 ml Woolworths Ginger Beer 

METHOD:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and grease a baking tray.
  2. In the bowl, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Add the egg and mix gently, then add the ginger beer and gently mix through so that the ginger beer stays fizzy.
  4. Place the dough on a floured surface and flatten to a thickness of 2–3 cm.
  5. Cut out 6 cm rounds using a cookie cutter or glass.
  6. Place the rounds on the greased baking tray and brush with milk.
  7. Bake in the middle of the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Cool the scones on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Serve with lightly whipped cream, creme fraiche or double thick cream and raspberry jam.