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Topiary Cafe's sultana and walnut scones
Makes 10-12
Ingredients
4 cups self-raising flour
2½ cups sultanas
1 cup walnuts, chopped
½ cup soft brown sugar
300ml cream
1 can lemonade
Method
Mix all dry ingredients together.
Combine cream and lemonade and pour into dry mix.
Gently bring together with a large spoon.
Tip on to a floured bench. Lightly knead and then flatten out to 3cm high.
Cut into shapes with a cutter.
Bake at 165degC on fan-bake for 20-22 minutes.
Requested by Donna Hay. Supplied by Topiary Cafe.
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