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Cheddar Cheese and Herb Scones

This is a delightful savoury variation on the traditional teatime item.
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Keyword: Snacks, Scones, Savoury, Cheese, Herbs
Category: Baking, Pastry
Course: Afternoon Tea, Snacks
Cuisine: English
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 12 Pieces
Calories: 245kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £6.00

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Set Scales & Measuring Cups
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Round Cutter
  • 1 Small Bowl
  • 1 Pastry Brush
  • 1 Baking Tray

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Flour
  • 2 tsps. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper ground
  • 1 Pinch Castor Sugar
  • ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ tsp. Paprika
  • 4 oz Butter
  • 3 oz Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp. Mixed Herbs Fresh or Dried (reduce for dried)
  • 1 Tbsp. Parsley Fresh, finely chopped
  • ½ Pint Milk
  • 1 Tbsp. Yoghurt
  • 1 each Egg for glazing

Instructions

  • Whisk the dry ingredients to mix well and then pulse with the butter in a food processor until well blended.
  • Transfer to bowl, mix in the cheese, mustard and herbs, then add the milk and yoghurt slowly, until the mixture comes together.
  • Rest for 10-15 minutes, then roll lightly to ¾ inch thick and cut with a 2” cutter (straight down).
  • Place on a greased baking tray and brush with the beaten egg
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes @ 190°C / 375°F until golden brown.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 3mg