These scones made in the microwave are something kiwis have been making for a long time now. In fact, this recipe was among the first few we collected when we first started publishing microwavable recipes, and came from a collection of old English magazine recipes!
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup butter cold
1/4 cup brown sugar white will also do
3/4 cup sultanas/ raisins
5 tbsp milk
4 tsp baking powder
pinch aof salt not needed if using salted butter
Instructions
Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt (if using). Rub the butter into this till the mixture resembles bread crumbs. I cut the butter into thin strips/ pieces with a knife and then rub it into the flour. This way, the butter doesn’t melt from the warmth of your hands. This is important.
Stir in the sultanas and sugar. Add the milk and mix into a soft dough. Do this with a fork, if possible. Do not knead the dough. The less the dough is handled the softer the scones.
Place on a lightly floured surface and shape into a 2 ½ cm (1 Inch) thick square. Cut into 9 squares and arrange in a circle on a paper towel placed on the microwave turntable.
Cook at on high for 3 minutes or till a toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Do not overcook. Leave in the microwave for 3 minutes and take out to cool a bit.
Serve warm with butter, jam, cream or as you wish
Disclaimer: All microwaves are different so cooking times may vary.
