A colleague at work made these and treated us to these in work today. By far best brown scones I ever had. He put the seeds into the mix instead and they were really lovely.
Method
1. Preheat oven to 220 deg.C. Dust a baking tray with flour.
2. Put the wholemeal, plain flour and salt into a large bowl. Sift in the bicarb of soda and add the sesame seeds. Using your fingertips rub in the butter till it looks like breadcrumbs.
3. In a separate bowl whisk the egg, add the buttermilk and treacle. Pour most of the liquid into the bowl with the flour and using your hand like a claw, combine the mixture. Add more liquid if needed. The dough should be soft but not too sticky.
4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and lightly knead. Roll or press it out to about 3cm thick and cut into rounds.
5. Put the scones onto the prepared tray and bake in the oven for 15-20 mins. Take a look after 10 mins and if they are quite brown lower the oven down to 200 deg. When they are done they should sound hollow when tapped on the base.
6. Allow to cool before eating on a wire tray. Enjoy.
4 comments on “Brown Scones with Treacle and Sesame Seeds”
I have been trying various brown scone recipes. These are by far the best I have baked, they are delicious. The treacle and sesame seeds bring them to a new level. Love that they are savoury, not sweet. Thank you!
I have been trying various brown scone recipes. These are by far the best I have baked, they are delicious. The treacle and sesame seeds bring them to a new level. Love that they are savoury, not sweet. Thank you!
Mary, thank you so much for the lovely comment. I’m so glad you like them. They’re a real favourite of mine too!
Delicious recipe, never fails. I also add a handful of wheatgerm for more texture. They bake very nicely & freeze really well. Thanks
Hi Mary, thanks for the comment, what a great idea. Might try this next time I make these!