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Cheese and Chive Scones

Cheese and Chive Scones, a fantastic savoury scone recipe for breakfast, brunch or your afternoon tea party. The combo cheddar cheese and parmesan is always a big hit, and the addition of fresh chives brings not only colour, but big flavours too. Serve the scones with plenty of salted butter, and you are in for a treat. You can use plain flour, no need for strong white bread flour, and you get the very best savoury scones for every occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 15 scones
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 350 g plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 100 g butter
  • 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan
  • 100 ml full-fat milk

Instructions

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  1. In large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and add the cold butter cut into cubes.
  2. Use your fingertips to rub them all together until the flour resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Add the cheeses, chives and milk, and knead gently to get an elastic dough.
  4. Use a rolling pin to roll it to a thickness of about 1 cm or half an inch.
  5. Use round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for about 15 minutes or until golden.
  7. Serve warm or cold with plenty of butter.

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Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 108mg (5%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 317IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 317IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.