Savoury Cheese Chive Scones Recipes

CHEESE AND CHIVE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper.
• Sieve the salt, mustard powder, baking powder and flour into a bowl. This helps to add air into the mixture and make the scones light and fluffy.
• Add the butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, lightly rub in the butter until you get a fine breadcrumb consistency. Using your fingertips will stop the butter from melting.
• Add 100g/3½oz of the grated cheese into the flour mixture, and rub it in lightly. Save the remaining cheese for later. Add the chives and mix in.
• Make a well in the centre of the mixture and add the cold milk a little at a time, mixing between each addition until the dough starts to come together. You may not need all the milk, don't add too much, it should be a crumbly dough-like consistency.
• Tip the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and bring it together into a ball using your hands. Shape it into a 2cm/1in thick disc using your hands (alternatively use a rolling pin). Don't roll the dough too thinly or you will end up with crunchy biscuits instead of fluffy scones.
• Using a medium-sized cutter (about 4-5cm/1½- 2in diameter) cut the dough into circles, using one sharp tap and not twisting the dough as you cut. Twisting the scone mix can result in an uneven rise.
• Place the scones on the lined baking sheet and repeat until you have used all the dough.
• Brush a little milk on the top of the scones using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with the leftover cheese.
• Bake the scones for about 12 minutes, or until they are golden-brown. Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack and serve slightly warm. You know you've made a good scone if it tears easily!

SAVOURY CHEESE & CHIVE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 175°C and lightly grease a large baking tray.
• Put the butter in the freezer for 10 - 15 mins until it is really solid.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Using a butter knife, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the butter is the size of peas.
• Stir in 2 1/2 cups of cheese and the chopped herbs.
• In another bowl, beat the egg and milk together, add to the dry ingredients and mix until the dough can be formed into a ball.
• On a clean, floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1 inch thick. Cut however you like, I like pizza pieces or rounds, and place on a baking tray. Brush the tops with some milk, top with the remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese and put in the oven to bake for 20 - 25 mins until golden brown on top.