Stollen Scones

Name: Stollen Scones
Ingredients: 500 grams self-raising flour; 125 grams soft light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons mixed spice (pumpkin pie spice); 125 grams butter, cubed; 50 grams mixed (candied) peel; 60 grams sultanas; 50 grams glace cherries, finely chopped; 1 piece of stem ginger (or crystallized ginger), finely chopped; 15 grams flaked almonds; 25 grams walnut pieces; 1 teaspoon almond essence; 1 egg, beaten; 175 milliliters milk, plus more for brushing on top; 120 grams marzipan; 25 grams icing sugar

16 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

500 grams self-raising flour
125 grams soft light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons mixed spice (pumpkin pie spice)
125 grams butter, cubed
50 grams mixed (candied) peel
60 grams sultanas
50 grams glace cherries, finely chopped
1 piece of stem ginger (or crystallized ginger), finely chopped
15 grams flaked almonds
25 grams walnut pieces
1 teaspoon almond essence
1 egg, beaten
175 milliliters milk, plus more for brushing on top
120 grams marzipan
25 grams icing sugar

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper.
2

Sift the flour, sugar and spices into a mixing bowl, add the butter and rub into fine crumbs. Add the fruit and nuts and stir briefly.
3

Make a well in the centre, add the almond essence and the egg and gradually pour in enough milk to make a soft dough.
4

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to about 4cm (1 1/2 inches) thick. Stamp out using an 8cm (3-inch) round cutter and place on the baking sheet.
5

Divide the marzipan into small balls, about 2cm (3/4 inch) in diameter. Push a ball into the base of each scone and then use some of the remaining dough to cover the marzipan so that it is encased in the scone. Gently knead the trimmings together, re-roll and repeat the process.
6

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until risen and springy to the touch. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. When cool, brush with melted butter and dredge with icing sugar.