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Cheddar Chive Scones
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Cheddar Chive Scones

Distinctly British, these cheddar chive scones are super easy to make and a great snack or breakfast choice. They're also delicious for lunch or light dinner with a creamy vegetable soup.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 15 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 225 g flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 75 g butter cold
  • 75 g cheddar cheese
  • 125 ml milk cold
  • fresh chives (or parsley)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/430° F.
  2. Mix the flour with the baking powder and salt.
  3. Add the diced butter and work it in with your fingers until you get a crumbly dough.
  4. Add the grated cheddar and then the cold milk and greens. Mix well and shape the dough into a ball.
  5. Roll out a 1.5 cm (2/3 of an inch) thick sheet of dough.
  6. Cut out the scones with a 5-6cm ( 2- 2⅓ inch) diameter round cutter, place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush with milk.
  7. Bake for 15-17 minutes.
  8. Enjoy them warm or cold.

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