Save yourself a trip to the bakery, these bake-ahead scrolls can be ready to eat mere minutes after you’ve rolled out of bed.
Scrolls with date and apple with a hint of orange are delicious. They freeze really well and are reheated for a few minutes in the oven or
1. Preheat the oven to 200C.
2. Place the flour, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. Add the butter and rub with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the milk and mix to form the dough.
3. Press out on to a lightly floured bench to 30 x 20cm.
4. Combine the dates, brown sugar, cinnamon, apple and zest in a bowl. Spread over the dough, leaving a 2cm edge for rolling. Brush the edge with a bit of water. Roll from the long side, then cut into 2-3cm pieces. Place on to a baking tray.
5. Bake for 20 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve while fresh and warm.
