The Peninsula Hong Kong Raisin Scones

The Peninsula’s brand-new e-cookbook, “A Taste of The Peninsula” lets you indulge in the best of the international hotel group’s bestselling dishes — from The Peninsula Shanghai’s chive dumplings to Hong Kong’s barbecued pork; signature cocktails from The Peninsula New York and Chicago; or The Peninsula Manila’s comforting Arroz Caldo — all from the safety of your own home.

The Peninsula Hong Kong Raisin Scones

Ingredients:

• 120g unsalted butter
• 100g sugar
• 2g zested lemon peel
• 100g eggs
• 200ml whole milk
• 340g cake flour, sifted
• 110g bread flour, sifted
• 25g baking powder, sifted
• 130g raisins

Preparation:

• In an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar and lemon peel for five minutes at medium speed.
• Add the eggs progressively, followed by the milk.
• Once the mixture is well blended, fold the sifted flours and baking powder into the batter.
• Add the raisins and beat for three minutes at low speed to produce a smooth dough.
• Cover the dough and refrigerate overnight.
• Roll the dough to a 17mm thickness, and cut into desired shape for the finished scones.
• Place cut dough shapes onto a greased tray, brush with egg wash, and bake in the pre-heated oven at 210ºC for 20 minutes.

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