Fibre Scones

Submitted by 1crazypotato

"These yummy scones are slightly sweet, but contain no sugar. The cornmeal can be substituted for wholemeal flour, but loses lightness and colour in the scones."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 cup fine cornmeal
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 50 g margarine
• 1⁄2 cup raw grated pumpkin
• 1⁄2 pitted chopped dates
• 3⁄4 cup skim milk

directions

1. Mix the flour, cornmeal and baking powder together in a bowl.
2. Rub margarine into flour till mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add the grated pumpkin and dates, then mix in the milk.
4. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 3-4 times.
5. Roll into a circle on a greased tray, and cut into 8 slices like a pizza.
6. Bake at 200C for 10-12 mins.