Few things say Aussie country baking like pumpkin scones. And it was mostly thanks to Lady Flo Bjelke-Peterson, a former Queensland Senator and reputable cook.
I’m not sure when they first appeared, but they’ve been a favourite in many households for at least the last 50 years. In an age when recipes go out of favour, and food tastes change, that’s pretty remarkable, I’d say!
Originally Lady Flo made these with Queensland blue pumpkins (in an attempt to shine the spotlight on her beloved state), but really any pumpkin will do. I mostly make them with Japanese or butternut pumpkins because they’re naturally a little more sweet.
While this is not the original recipe made famous by Lady Flo, I highly recommend giving a go … especially as it doesn’t require kneading or cutting out of scones!
Anything that saves time means I’m more likely to make it, and my family think that’s a good thing 😊
Peri x
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