Name: Easy matcha scones recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 200g Plain Flour; 2tsp Baking Powder; 1tbs Matcha powder; 1tbs Caster Sugar; 1/4tsp Salt; 50g Unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled; 100ml Milk; Whipped cream, to serve; Jam or fresh fruit, to serve

by Summer69 Last updated on 10/01/2020

Fluffy warm scones with Japanese twist. Enjoy little bit bitter taste of matcha with cold cream and fresh strawberries, for the perfect afternoon tea treat. - Summer69

Ingredients

200g Plain Flour
2tsp Baking Powder
1tbs Matcha powder
1tbs Caster Sugar
1/4tsp Salt
50g Unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled
100ml Milk
Whipped cream, to serve
Jam or fresh fruit, to serve

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 190C. Line a baking paper on the tray.
Step 2

Sift dry ingredients.
Step 3

In a medium bowl, place sifted flour, baking powder, matcha powder, sugar, and salt and mix well.
Step 4

Add butter and rub in with your fingers until the mix look like fine crumbs.
Step 5

Make a well in the centre, add milk and combine using a cutlery knife.
Step 6

Turn out dough on lightly floured surface, knead until smooth. Fold the dough over 2-3 times, then shape into a 2.5cm thick round.
Step 7

Using 5cm cutter, cut round from dough.
Step 8

Arrange on the tray, lightly brush milk on top, and bake about 15-20 minutes until well risen.
Step 9

Serve warm with cream, jam, or fresh fruits.