Savory Irish scones with sharp cheddar and fresh chives, excellent alongside soup or as a snack.
By Karen
Servings
8
300 g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
75 g unsalted butter
150 g sharp cheddar
3 tbsp fresh chives
1 piece egg
180 ml milk
Calories
321 kcal
Protein
10g
Carbs
33g
Fat
16g
Fiber
1g
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Prep
1. Heat the oven to 220C and line a baking tray. In a large bowl, whisk together self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
300 g self-raising flour,
1 tsp baking powder,
0.5 tsp salt,
0.2 tsp black pepper
2. Rub unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in most of the sharp cheddar and the fresh chives, reserving a little sharp cheddar for topping.
75 g unsalted butter,
150 g sharp cheddar,
3 tbsp fresh chives
Make Dough
3. Beat egg with milk, then pour into the bowl and mix gently just until a soft dough forms. Do not overwork it.
1 piece egg,
180 ml milk
Shape
4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat it into a thick round, and cut into wedges or rounds. Place on the tray and scatter the reserved sharp cheddar over the tops.
300 g self-raising flour,
150 g sharp cheddar
Bake
5. Bake until well risen and golden brown, about 14 to 18 minutes. Cool for a few minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
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By Karen