Whilst many prefer them with jam and cream, most of our team agreed – if you want a perfect savoury treat you can’t really beat a warm cheese scone. This is a simple recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to make.
PREPARATION TIME: less than 30 mins
COOKING TIME:10 to 30 mins
SERVES: Makes 10
DIETARY: V
Each serving provides 143 kcal, 3g protein, 18g carbohydrates (of which 1g sugars), 6.5g fat (of which 4g saturates), 1g fibre and 0.5g salt.
INGREDIENTS
- 225g/8oz self raising flour
- pinch of salt
- 55g/2oz butter
- 25g/1oz mature Cheddar, grated
- 150ml/5fl oz milk
METHOD
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Mix together the flour and salt and rub in the butter.
- Stir in the cheese and then the milk to get a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured work surface and knead very lightly. Pat out to a round 2cm/¾in thick. Use a 5cm/2in cutter to stamp out rounds and place on the baking sheet. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and stamp out more scones to use it all up.
- Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk. Bake for 12–15 minutes until well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.
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