Recipes

Lorna's Scones


200C oven
Makes 9


In a large bowl, blend
2 c flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt


Separately blend liquid ingredients
4 Tbs white sugar
1/4 c melted butter
2 eggs (& hold back a little white for topping)
1/2 c milk


Gradually add liquid to dry while stirring
Optional extras may include:

• 1/2 c softened raisins or currants 
• 1/2 c cranberries & 1/4 c white chocolate
• 1 c grated cheese & dried chilli 

Knead for a few minutes (add a little extra flour if too sticky)
Cut into 9 pieces
Form into balls and and shape into thick discs in palm of hand
Lay out on greased baking sheet
Brush egg white on top of each


Oven 200 C for 20 minutes
Cool on wire rack
(Split plain scones and stuff with whipped cream and jam or just add lashings of butter)

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Lorna's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Make batter and refrigerate for an hour
16-18 large cookies

Creme
3/4 c soft salted butter
1 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c white sugar
1 Tbs vanilla
1 room temperature egg + 1 yolk

Add
1 bar dark chocolate sliced into small chunks
2 c flour + 1/2 tsp baking soda

Oven 165 C
Form into balls
Ungreased pan 3 inches apart

Bake for 13-15 minutes
Cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to rack

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