I was reading this new bestseller "Vampire Academy" (by the way the movie based on this book will be released on 14 February 2014 - how romantic is that?), and in the book the main heroine was eating peach and marzipan scones. Well, she is half-vampire, so she can eat human food and enjoy sunlight. Sweet!
Does it happen to you guys? You read a book, somebody is eating something there, and right away you feel hungry. You want this very thing the character is eating. The moment I came across the magical words "peach and marzipan scone" I was craving one right here, right now. Off I ran to my kitchen, mixed a few things together and in half an hour I was tucking in the most delicious scone ever. I hope you will enjoy these nice treats too!
Peach and Marzipan Scones
Recipe
250g of self-raising flour
1/4 tsp of salt
50g of butter
25g of sugar
125ml of yogurt
1 tsp of baking soda mixed with 1 tsp of vinegar
100g of marzipan, cut into small cubes
2 fresh peaches, cut into small cubes
milk for brushing on top
Pre-heat the oven to 200C (gas mark 6).
Mix all dry ingredients including sugar. Add butter and mix with a pastry cutter till the mixture resembles crumbs. Fold in marzipan and peaches. Add yogurt and baking soda. Make the dough. If the dough is too stiff add a little milk.
Tip the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and pat into a circle of about 2-3cm thick. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer the scones onto a greased baking tray and brush with milk. Bake at 200C for about 15-20 minutes till golden.
Enjoy with jam and butter!
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