Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF

Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF

Source : Mix The Flour Xanthan Gum If Using And Baking Powder Togetherdot The Margarine Into The Bowl And Cut In With A Fork Until The Mixture Resembles A Crumb...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 11, 2026

Step:

  1. Mix the flour, xanthan gum if using and baking powder together

  2. Dot the margarine into the bowl and cut in with a fork until the mixture resembles a crumb consistency

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 2 photo Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 2 photo

  3. Mix in the sultanas, sugar and baking spice

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 3 photo Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 3 photo

  4. Add just enough milk to bring to a soft dough. Gluten-free flour may need a drop extra

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 4 photo

  5. Pat out on a floured surface to an inch thick

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 5 photo

  6. Use a 5cm fluted cutter to make the scone shapes. Lay on a lined baking tray. Re-roll the dough until you get 10 scones. Hand shape the last one

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 6 photo

  7. Mix the crosses flour and water together to form a plain dough

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 7 photo Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 7 photo

  8. Roll into a sausage then with a rolling pin flatten out thinly and cut into strips, around 5cm long and 1cm wide

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 8 photo Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 8 photo

  9. Lay on top of the scones like this

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 9 photo

  10. Glaze with leftover safe milk then bake for 15 minutes until golden

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  11. Mix the sugar and water and glaze the scones as they come out of the oven

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 11 photo

  12. Split in half and spread with cinnamon butter, applesauce or good old butter and jam!

    Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF recipe step 12 photo

Ingredients

  1. 220 g (2 cups) less 1 heaped tbsp) gluten-free / plain flour
  2. 2 tsp baking powder
  3. 1/4 tsp xanthan gum if using GF flour
  4. 75 g safe margarine (1/3 cup), I use Vitalite
  5. 40 g soft brown sugar (3.5 tbsp)
  6. 75 g sultanas (6 tbsp)
  7. 25 g safe chocolate chips, I use Plamil brand (3 tbsp)
  8. 1/2 tsp sweet mixed spice / pumpkin pie spice
  9. 60-90 ml safe milk (4 - 6 tbsp), I use rice milk
  10. For the Crosses
  11. 25 g GF plain flour
  12. 1 tbsp water
  13. Glaze
  14. 1 tbsp caster sugar (superfine)
  15. 1 tbsp water

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