Vickys Easter Hot Cross Scones, GF DF EF SF NF

Mix the flour, xanthan gum if using and baking powder together

Dot the margarine into the bowl and cut in with a fork until the mixture resembles a crumb consistency

Mix in the sultanas, sugar and baking spice

Add just enough milk to bring to a soft dough. Gluten-free flour may need a drop extra

Pat out on a floured surface to an inch thick

Use a 5cm fluted cutter to make the scone shapes. Lay on a lined baking tray. Re-roll the dough until you get 10 scones. Hand shape the last one

Mix the crosses flour and water together to form a plain dough

Roll into a sausage then with a rolling pin flatten out thinly and cut into strips, around 5cm long and 1cm wide

Lay on top of the scones like this

Glaze with leftover safe milk then bake for 15 minutes until golden

Mix the sugar and water and glaze the scones as they come out of the oven

Split in half and spread with cinnamon butter, applesauce or good old butter and jam!