Cheese Scones
Quick & Easy recipe for delicious cheese scones
Course:
Snack
Keyword:
afternoon tea, cheese scones, scones
Gather
- 200 g plain flour
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 3 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 65 g butter
- 50-100 g cheese of choice (grated)
- 80-100 ml milk
Prepare
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Put the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and mix together. Add the nutritional yeast if using.
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Rub in the butter using your fingertips until you have a breadcrumb consistency. Add the grated cheese.
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Add the milk gradually and mix together until you have a smooth dough (it should be smooth not sticky).
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Roll out (you can change the thickness to suit your needs) and cut into rounds using a fluted pastry cutter. Place spaced out on a lined or greased baking tray.
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Bake at Gas mark 6 (400f / 200c) for 15 minutes. When cooked, the tops should be golden and the scones risen.
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Allow to cool slightly before eating! Serve split in half with butter and cheese! Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze (well wrapped) for up to 3 months.
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Change the recipe by adding in a handful of chopped chives or a tablespoon of caramelised onions before adding the milk.
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Enjoy!
