Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen’s Famous Pumpkin Scones – Australi

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 1

Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen's Famous Pumpkin Scones - Australia

by The Chefin Bakery

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

170

Sugar

12g

Fat

Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen's Famous Pumpkin Scones are a classic Australian recipe that has been enjoyed for decades. The recipe was created by Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen, a renowned cook and former politician. The use of pumpkin in this recipe makes the scones moist and flavorful. These scones are perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a snack. Enjoy them with a dollop of jam and cream for a traditional experience.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 220°C / 200°C fan-forced.
2.	Grease scone tray.
3.	Mix butter, sugar, salt & egg.
4.	Add pumpkin & flour.
5.	Mix together until smooth dough is formed.
6.	Add more flour to achieve desired consistency if needed.
7.	Be gentle, don't overwork the mixture.
8.	Pat out dough on floured board.
9.	Cut into scone shapes.
10.	Place them side by side onto greased scone tray.
11.	Brush with milk.
12.	Bake 15-20 minutes.

PROS

Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen’s Famous Pumpkin Scones are light and fluffy.

Easy to make and a great accompaniment to tea and coffee.

CONS

These scones are high in calories due to the sugar content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pumpkin in this recipe is a great source of potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. It can help with weight loss and improve overall health. However, the addition of sugar should be consumed in moderation.

	1 tablespoon butter
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 egg
	1 cup mashed pumpkin ( cold )
	2 cups self-raising flour