Savoury Cheese & Chive Scones
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Soft and flaky scones made with fresh chives, cheddar cheese and butter. These are an indulgent savoury treat that are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch!
Course:
Scones
Cuisine:
British
Keyword:
Cheese And Chive, easy, Savoury, Scones
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 283 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 cup brown flour
- 1 tbsp + 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese divided
- 1 big bunch chives finely chopped
- 1 small handful parsley finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup + 5 tbsp milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175°C and lightly grease a large baking tray.
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Put the butter in the freezer for 10 - 15 mins until it is really solid.
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In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
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Using a butter knife, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the butter is the size of peas.
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Stir in 2 1/2 cups of cheese and the chopped herbs.
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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.
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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.
