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Matcha scones with yuzu and mango

My matcha scones with yuzu started with an impulse purchase. On Saturday, we went to our local Japanese shop with a shopping list in hand, to buy the staples: rice, mirin, sake, soba and panko. Quick and straightforward. Until I looked at yuzu jam. Yuzu jam? I MUST have it! – and to the basket it went.

What can we use that jam for? – I started thinking on the walk back home. I don’t know, but you’re creative, you’ll know what to do – Hubby wasn’t of much help. Yuzu jam, yuzu, yuzu jam – for a while I couldn’t come up with anything in my head. And then without any warning, any need to research ideas, it struck me – I can make Japanese scones!

Matcha scones with yuzu jam, whipped cream and a little bit of mango on top to add a little bit of sweetness. I had a very clear picture in my head of how I want this to look and taste, but when a few hours later I had a first bite of my creation I was blown away. That very much exceeded my expectations and now, I proudly call it my stroke of genius (I wish it would happen more often!).

If you’re after an interesting, fresh, citrusy, not too sweet afternoon treat, I recommend to give this recipe a go.

Matcha Scones with Yuzu Jam, Cream and Mango

Ingredients (for 8 scones):

  • 2 tsp matcha powder + 1/2 tsp for dusting
  • plain flour, for dusting
  • yuzu jam, mango slices and whipped cream, to serve

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    kk
    November 9, 2015 at 5:01 pm

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