A quick guide to baking pumpkin scones and blueberry muffins

Pumpkin scones and blueberry muffins are a perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. Here's a simple guide to baking your own:

Pumpkin scones are a tasty variation on a traditional favourite. Sultana raisins are a sweet and fruity addition. The scones are quick and easy to prepare and make for a mouthwatering plateful when served warm with butter or a buttery tasting substitute.

Ingredients:

• 30 grams (1 oz) butter
• 250 to 400 g (1 1/4 to 2 c) sugar
• 250 g (1 c) cooked pumpkin, well mashed
• 260 g (2 c) self-raising flour
• 6 t 20 ml (1 1/4 to 4 tsp) salt
• 275 to 500 g (1 1/4 to 2 c) sultana raisins
• Milk for glazing

Method:

1. In a bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and creamy, and combine with well-mashed pumpkin.
2. Add sifted flour and salt. Stir in sultanas and mix to a soft dough.
3. Knead very lightly on a floured board until dough is smooth — the less kneading the better.
4. Roll out to one centimetre (1/2 inch) thickness, cut into circles or squares, and place on a greased oven tray.
5. Brush scones lightly with milk. Bake in a preheated 200°C to 230°C (400°F to 450°F) oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned; be careful not to overcook.

Blueberry muffins have become a popular addition to the traditional range of between-meal snacks. They are best when served with butter or a buttery-tasting substitute.

Ingredients (makes 12 muffins):

• 260 g (2 c) self-raising flour
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) sugar
• 16 to 20 ml (3 1/4 to 4 tsp) cinnamon
• 250 ml (1 c) milk
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 300 to 500 ml (1 1/4 to 2 c) melted butter or salad oil
• 250 g (1 c) blueberries

Method:

1. Sift the flour, sugar and cinnamon together. Mix the milk, egg and melted butter, and add to the dry ingredients all at once.
2. Stir only enough to moisten; a few swift strokes is enough. The batter should be lumpy. Do not overmix batter or the muffins will be tough. Fold in the blueberries.
3. Grease muffin tins and fill each two-thirds full. Bake immediately in a preheated 200°C (400°F) oven for 25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre pulls out cleanly, with no crumbs attached.

Simple, right? Now you can invite your friends over for brunch and make your own baked goods!

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