Cheddar & Chive Scones
Tall, flaky savoury scones with sharp cheddar. Best warm with butter.
Cold butter and a light hand are the secrets to scones that rise tall.
Cut straight down with the cutter and do not twist it, or they rise lopsided.
Ingredients
Makes
Method
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Heat the oven
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) and line a baking tray.
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Rub in
Rub the butter into the flour and baking powder until it looks like breadcrumbs. Stir in most of the cheese and the chives.
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Bring together
Add the milk and mix with a knife into a soft dough. Pat out to 3 cm thick.
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Cut and bake
Cut out 8 scones, brush with milk, top with the rest of the cheese and bake for 12–15 minutes.
Timer: 14:00