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Scones are the easiest English teatime treat. In less than half an hour you can make some warm homemade scones – the sultanas are optional.

Ingredients:

2 cups self raising flour
60 g butter
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
2 tablespoon caster sugar
2/3 cup milk/150 ml (approximately)
1/2 cup sultanas (Optional)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 220°C.

2. Sift self raising flour and baking powder into a bowl.

3. Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

4. Stir in sugar and sultanas. Add enough milk to give a fairly soft dough.

5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, knead very gently, then roll out to a 2cm (3/4 inch) thickness. Cut into 5 cm (2 inch) rounds and place on a lightly floured baking tray.

6. Brush with milk and bake for 10 – 15 minutes.

7. Cool on a wire rack. Cut in half and spread with butter and jam to serve.

My kids just love butter cake. I know butter cake is not a healthy choice but I believe it’s alright if you take everything in moderation. So, here’s a simple butter cake recipe you’ll enjoy.

Ingredient:

250 g butter
100 g castor sugar (reduced)
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
200 g self raising flour (sifted)
4 tbsp fresh milk

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.

2. Cream butter & sugar until light and creamy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until mixture is light and fluffy.

4. Add vanilla.

5. Fold in sifted flour gradually to mix.

6. Stir in milk. Mix until well combined.

7. Turn out mixture into prepared tin.

8. Bake in preheated over for 35 – 40 minutes or until cooked through when tested with a skewer or toothpick.