Glorious Hibiscus
This magic blossom opened today. It's actually a deep apricot with a bright red centre and yellow stamen.
WHOLEMEAL DATE SCONES
Ingredients
2 cups wholemeal flour
4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 TBSP melted shortening or canola oil
7/8 cup milk
1/2 cup (or more) chopped dates (mix with a little flour to separate pieces)
(Preheat oven to 180C or 450F)
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt with a fork. Add oil and stir into flour with fork to form crumbs. Add milk and stir into a soft dough. Add dates. Roll out and cut into circular shapes. Make each scone tall not flat. Place on baking paper on a metal cookie sheet and bake for about 15 minutes.
