Lemon Scones

I baked these last night for the lunchboxes. Quick and easy and a very tasty, slow energy releasing snack for busy children and adults. 

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Ingredients

300grams self raising flour
100grams of wholegrain flour
100grams of almonds ground (or for nut free options add 100grams of oats)
1 teaspoon of baking powder
100grams of butter
zest of 1 full lemon
2 eggs
50grams of sugar (optional)
150-200mls of milk (enough to bring to a light dough


Method

Blitz almonds in a food processor. Mix all dry ingredients with ground almonds in a bowl. Rub butter into dry ingredients. Add lemon zest and then beaten eggs, followed by milk. Bring to a very light dough and (large) spoon onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake at 180 degrees celcius for 12-15 minutes. 

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RecipesAlva O'Sullivan