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Cheese Scones

Cheese Scones

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Providing you use plenty of well-flavoured cheese, I think you'll be impressed with the result.
Prep Time 14 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: British
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 450g strong white flour
  • 5 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 100g butter, diced and cold
  • 300ml full fat milk
  • 150g grated cheddar
  • Few sprigs of thyme
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk for egg wash

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven to 220 C
  2. Mix the flour and baking powder together
  3. Add the butter and using your fingertips rub in until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  4. Add the milk, egg, cheese and thyme and mix until you have a smooth dough
  5. Roll out on a lightly floured surface until 2 cm thick.
  6. Cut out using a 7cm cutter, re-roll, you will get 12 scones.
  7. Egg wash
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, allow to cool slightly

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For an extra cheesy kick, sprinkle a little extra grated cheese on top of the scones before baking.
Ensure your oven is fully preheated to get that initial burst of heat that helps the scones rise beautifully.
Serve warm with butter or a dollop of chutney for a delightful snack or part of a light meal.

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