Cheese Sourdough Scones | Flaky Sourdough Biscuits
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Excellent
Cheese Sourdough Scones | Flaky Sourdough Biscuits
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These herby cheese sourdough scones (a.k.a Sourdough Biscuits) are a great way to use sourdough discard. Golden and crunchy edges but perfectly soft crumb inside they are delicious split and served with salted butter or cream cheese.
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Ingredients
- 300 g (2 ½ cups) plain / all-purpose flour plus more for rolling if needed
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 57 g (½ stick) unsalted butter frozen, coarsely grated
- 115 g (1 cup) grated cheddar cheese mature/sharp
- 150 g (10.5oz) cold herbed cream cheese, cubed I used Boursin
- 150 g (heaped 1 cup) unfed sourdough starter, stirred use as much as needed
- 1-2 tbsp cream or buttermilk for the dough , use if needed
- 2 tbsp cream or buttermilk to brush on scones
- Pinch mixed herbs to top scones
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220C (425F).
- Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl.
- Add the grated frozen butter, grated cheddar and cream cheese and use two forks to toss and combine.
- Gradually add the sourdough starter and use the forks to stir it into the dough. Keep adding as much starter as you need until the dough is crumbly and holds together in clumps.
- If the dough is still too dry, stir in the soured cream or a little buttermilk. If the dough is too sticky add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time and flour your worktop when rolling.
- Tip the dough onto the worktop and pat into a rectangle. Fold the dough a couple of times.
- Pat dough into a rectangle 2 inches high. Use a bench scraper to cut the dough into 6 chunky squares.
- Space the scones out onto a lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones with cream or buttermilk and sprinkle with the mixed herbs (you can also top with some grated cheddar if you like)
- Bake the scones for 18-20 minutes or until golden and flaky.
- Cool on the tray for 10 minutes then split and serve warm with salted butter or cream cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
590mg
(25%)
Potassium
303mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
650IU
(13%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6large scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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