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Easy to make savoury Double Cheese Scones

Makes 11 - 12 scones

Easy to make savoury Double Cheese Scones
Prep time
14 min
Cook time
31 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
MEDIUM

Ingredients

Quantities are shown as originally provided.

  • 300 g self raising flour
  • 125 g unsalted butter (chilled)
  • 30 g raw sugar
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 50 g mature sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 1 large egg
  • 75 ml whole milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, add self-raising flour and chilled butter cut into cubes.

  2. 2

    Rub the butter flat with the flour to create layers of fat within the dough. .

  3. 3

    Add raw sugar, grated parmesan and cheddar cheese and mix evenly.

  4. 4

    Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add beaten egg with milk. Leave about 3 tablespoon for egg wash..

  5. 5

    Gently mix all ingredients together to form a soft dough.

  6. 6

    Set aside to rest for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll flat about 1 inch thick.

  8. 8

    Using a 2 inch round cutter, cut rolled dough to shape.

  9. 9

    Arrange on a lined baking tray. Brush the top with remaining egg and milk mixture.

  10. 10

    Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C for 10 - 12 mins until golden brown and cooked through.

  11. 11

    Remove the tray from the oven and transfer onto a cooling rack.

  12. 12

    Best served warm.

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