Thursday, October 23, 2008

Mini Raisin Scone Cookies~

i haven't been baking much this few days... here's a little update on my latest baking experiment :p
~*Mini Raisin Scone Cookies*~
Sweet little treats, crunchy at first then it simply melts in your mouth :p~
Keke... out of shape mini stars :p

Adapted from Florence's Do What I Like blog - Raisin Scone recipe.

Some modifications to the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 100g Self-raising flour
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 25g Sugar
  • 25g Cold butter flavoured shortening (Crisco brand)
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten and remove 2 tsp for glacing use)
  • 3 tsp Fresh milk
  • 2 tbsp Raisins
  • 1/2 tsp Honey (for glacing)

Method

  1. Sieve flour, salt and sugar into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Rub in the shortening till bread crumb state. Add in the raisins and mix well.
  3. Make a well in the mixture.
  4. Add egg and fresh milk to make a soft dough.
  5. Knead quickly and lightly until mixture is smooth.
  6. Flatten dough to about 2cm thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutter (2cm in diameter).
  7. Glace with a little beaten egg mixed with honey.
  8. Bake on a lined tray at 200 degree celsius for 7 - 9 minutes or till cooked and golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Or cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy!

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