Akudjura (Bush Tomato) Scones

Bush tomato (Australian Native food) can taste slightly bitter if the tomatoes are old so a good tip is to serve the scones with cheddar cheese and chutney. Akudjura is an Aboriginal name for bush tomatoes.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 scones

Ingredients

• 4  cups plain flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  cups milk (approximately)
• 1 (8 ounce)  cup tomatoes, finely chopped (bush tomatoes)
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees.
2. Add salt and baking powder to the flour.
3. Rub the fat (butter) into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Add bush tomato and mix through.
5. Gradually add the milk, a little at a time, until you have a soft dough.
6. Knead for a few minutes.
7. Cut into scones and rest for 10 minutes.
8. With a pastry brush, brush the tops of the scones with a little milk and bake for approximately 20 minutes at 200° C or until brown on the top.