Baking

Cheese and Chive Scones

Name: Cheese and Chive Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 300 g (2 cups) self-raising flour; 1 tsp baking powder; Pinch of salt; 60 g (1/4 cup) cold butter, cubed; 100 g (1 cup) cheddar, grated; 2 tbsp chives, chopped; 180 ml (2/3 cup) milk, plus extra for brushing

Serves 8 Prep 15 mins Cook 15 mins Total 30 mins

Ingredients

300 g (2 cups) self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
60 g (1/4 cup) cold butter, cubed
100 g (1 cup) cheddar, grated
2 tbsp chives, chopped
180 ml (2/3 cup) milk, plus extra for brushing

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C. Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Rub in butter until crumbly.
Stir in most of the cheese and chives. Add milk to form a soft dough.
Pat to 2 cm thick, cut into rounds. Place on a tray, brush with milk, top with remaining cheese.
Bake 12–15 minutes until risen and golden.

Tip: Serve warm with butter for the best result.