Cheese & Spring Onion Scones
These scones are delicious but even more delicious when you eat them fresh from the oven with lashings of butter....& yes I speak from experience!
Great as a snack as they are or with soup.
Makes 8-12 scones (depending on how big your pastry cutter is!) at approx 10p each
Prep time 15 minutes Cooking time 12 minutes
Level 🍴
Ingredients
50g unsalted butter
225g self raising flour, plus extra for dusting
100g grated cheddar cheese (plus a little extra for the tops-optional)
1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped
150ml milk
pinch of black pepper
Pre-heat the oven to 220C/200Fan/Gas 7, grease & line a flat baking tray
In a large bowl, rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Season with a pinch of black pepper. (Not really any need for salt as there is plenty in the cheese.)
Stir in the cheese & spring onions.
Mix in the milk a spoonful at a time with a flat knife to make the dough.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface & knead for 1-2 minutes until firm & pliable.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface & knead for 1-2 minutes until firm & pliable.
At this stage you can either separate the dough into 8-12 pieces & mould into a scone shape or flatten the dough out to about 2cm thick & use a pastry cutter.
Place the scones on to the prepared tray & brush either with milk or a mixture of egg yolk & milk then top with a little more grated cheese if you like.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden & risen.
Serve warm!
