Quick & Zesty Orange Scones

There’s something magical about slow mornings - the kind where your kitchen smells of fresh baking and that first sip of coffee sets you up for the day.

With that in mind we are excited to share two things that pair perfectly with those mornings: a quick and zesty orange scone recipe and a fresh way to enjoy your favourite Hatter Coffee at home now that our online store is live!

These scones are simple to make, we love them at home with lashings of real butter and strawberry jam. The perfect treat to go with your Hatter Coffee, which is now just a few clicks away.

Why not give it a try we’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram @hattertearoom and use #HatterCoffeeMoments

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ZESTY ORANGE SCONES

Makes 8-10 scones

INGREDIENTS:
450g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
60g caster sugar
Pinch of sea salt
100g butter, chilled and cubed
Zest and juice of 1 orange
300ml buttermilk
For the topping:
2 tsp caster sugar
Zest of 1 orange

METHOD:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan).

2. Sieve the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Then stir in the sugar and a pinch of salt. Rub the butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Gradually pour in the milk, orange juice and zest and mix together to make a soft dough.

3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1cm (1/2in). Cut into circles with a pastry cutter or an upturned glass. Brush the scones with the remaining milk and a sprinkle of sugar, and zest of orange. Place the circles on a floured baking tray.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes and once baked leave to cool on a wire rack before enjoying with lashings of real butter and strawberry jam!

Pickled Cucumber

Here is a delicious and quick pickled cucumber recipe for you to try at home now that the weather is starting to warm up.

These cucumber slices will add crunch and flavour to your favourite sandwiches, salads, dinners and bbq’s this summer.

They’re easy to prepare and will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge.

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers

• One red onion

• 250g of granulated sugar

• 1 level tsp of salt

• 200 ml of cider vinegar

• 1/2 tsp of chilli flakes

Method:
Slice the cucumber thinly
Mix all the other ingredients in a bowl
Pour over the cucumber and mix well
Store in cool, sterilized, sealed kilner-ype jar
Keep it in the fridge.
Leave for 24 hours before eating
They will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks