Papaya and sunflower seed scones

Make the most of meltingly-ripe sweet papayas in these light and airy scones.

Recipe «Papaya and sunflower seed scones» presented in category Recipes / Desserts, to prepare this dish you will need no more 25 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 450g self-raising flour, 2 tbsp caster sugar, 50g cold butter, chopped, 300g papaya puree, 60ml milk, plus extra, to brush , Sunflower seeds, to sprinkle, Whipped cream, to serve, Fresh papaya, to serve .

Ingredients:

• 450g self-raising flour 
• 2 tbsp caster sugar 
• 50g cold butter, chopped 
• 300g papaya puree 
• 60ml milk, plus extra, to brush 
• Sunflower seeds, to sprinkle 
• Whipped cream, to serve 
• Fresh papaya, to serve 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200/180 degrees C. Dust a baking tray with flour.
2. Combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre. Add papaya puree, milk and a pinch of salt. Use a flat-bladed knife to stir until dough just comes together.
3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 30 seconds or until just smooth. Press dough into a 2cm-thick disc. Use a 5cm-round cutter to cut out 12 scones. Place scones, just touching, on the prepared tray. Brush with extra milk. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until risen and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve with cream and fresh papaya.