Gluten Free Scones

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200c or 180c fan oven. Rub some oil around the inside of a large baking tray

Step 2

Measure the milk into a bowl and add the lemon juice

Step 3

Put the flour, bicarb, xanthan gum and sugar into a bowl and stir to combine. Sift into a mixing bowl. Add the butter and mix until it resembles breadcrumbs

Step 4

Break the egg into the milk bowl and beat together

Step 5

Tip all but a tablespoon of the liquid into the mixing bowl and stir to form a soft dough, stopping when it becomes sticky

Step 6

Lightly flour a work surface, put the dough in the middle and sprinkle it with flour

Step 7

With the palm of your hand, gently flatten the dough until 3cm thick. Press a 5cm round cookie cutter or glass into the dough to make circles. Using a fish slice, transfer the scones into the prepared baking tray. Brush the top of the scones with the remaining milk mixture

Step 8

Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden