For the scone cakes
- 1 cup spelt flour 135g
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp reduced fat spread
- ½ tsp vanilla essence
- 100 mL reduced fat buttermilk
- 10 mL reduced fat buttermilk extra
For the strawberry and ricotta filling
- 150 g fresh strawberries stems removed
- 1 tbsp no added sugar strawberry jam
- 80 g low fat fresh ricotta
- ½ tsp vanilla essence
To make the scone cakes
Preheat oven to 180°C (fan forced). Line a baking tray with baking paper
Sift spelt flour and baking powder into a bowl. Stir in the sugar
Add the reduced fat spread and rub into the flour mixture until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs
Make well in the centre of the flour mixture. Add vanilla essence and 100ml of the buttermilk. Use a flat-bladed knife to mix until dough just comes together
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead until smooth and then shape dough into a 1.5-2cm thick disc
Use a 6.5cmround cutter to cut 4 rounds from dough (you might need to reshape the scraps to get all 4 rounds)
Place the dough rounds, just touching, on prepared tray. Brush with the 10ml extra buttermilk
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through and golden. Cool completely
While the scones are baking, prepare the filling
To make the filling
Slice the strawberries and place in a heatproof bowl
Place jam in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir for 2 minutes or until it becomes a smoother syrupy consistency. Cool for 2 minutes then pour over sliced strawberries. Set mixture aside for 10 minutes to mingle
In a separate bowl, whip together the ricotta and vanilla essence
Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.5g | Protein: 9.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 11.6g