Tea Party Diva - Life & Craft

These Australian pumpkin scones would be perfect for an Australian theme Tea Party. You could also serve them at a Halloween Tea Party or perhaps for a Thanksgiving Afternoon Tea or Tea Party.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbs butter
• 1 egg
• 1 cup mashed pumpkin
• 2 to 2 1/2 cups self raising flour

Method

• Using an electric mixer, beat together butter, sugar and salt
• Add egg, then pumpkin
• Fold in sifted flour by hand
• Turn onto a floured board and cut
• Place on a heated floured tray
• Cook in a very hot oven 425-450 degrees F (225-250 degrees C)
• Leave to cook for 15 to 20 minutes

When Cooked

• Take from oven and turn out on a wire rack
• Split in half while still warm
• Put strawberry jam on each half
• Top each half with cream
• Serve warm with tea or coffee

Tips

• Scones can be frozen and reheated in the microwave
• To freshen day old scones, reheat for a few minutes
• Serve reheated scones immediately

About Australian Pumpkin Scones

Pumpkin Scones is one of Australia’s most well known recipes, along with Pavlova, Lamingtons, Anzac Biscuits, Meat Pies and a sizzling barbeque.

Pumpkin Scones were made famous by Lady Flo Bjelke Petersen, an Australian Senator, who loved to cook and serve pumpkin scones to visitors.

Pumpkin scones even feature in Possum Magic, Australia’s best known children’s picture book, by author Mem Fox.

Small Cakes, Muffins, Scones & Slices, Tea Party Recipes