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Now we can't favour any one scone recipe ahead of any other but this is a savoury scone that has been well received and should give you a good start if you're struggling for ideas........

 

Savoury Cheese & Mustard Scones

 

(Makes 12)

• 225g Plain white flour
• 1tsp  Baking powder
• 50g Butter (unsalted)
• 1tbsp Thyme
• ½tsp Mustard powder
• pinch Salt
• pinch  Pepper
• 50g Cheddar cheese extra mature, grated
• 25g Parmesan grated
• 3tbsp  Buttermilk plus a little extra to glaze
• 2  Egg(s) (free range) medium

The Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°c (fan 160°c, gas mark 4).

Step 2

Place the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the butter and using your fingertips rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. You could also do this in a food processor.

Step 3

Add the thyme, mustard powder, salt, pepper, the grated cheddar and three quarters of the parmesan and mix lightly.

Step 4

Add the eggs and buttermilk and using a round blade knife mix gently until all the mixture is combined into a dough, but do not overwork the mix.

Step 5

Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and lightly roll or pat the dough to a thickness of 2-3cm. Cut the scones using a 5cm round cutter and place onto a baking sheet.

Step 6

Lightly brush the scones with a little additional buttermilk and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan.

Bake for 20 minutes. Let the scones cool

 

EAT THEM ALL.....