How to Make Savoury Scones
Preheat your oven to 180C / 350F., Mix the flour, salt and butter in a bowl., Add the cheese and any other additional variations (don't add the milk just yet)., Add the milk and stir using a knife until they form together, be gentle as too much...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180C / 350F.
Grease your baking tray / cookie sheet. -
Step 2: Mix the flour
Use a pair or butter knives, your fingers or a pastry whisk, blend them until they form a breadcrumb-like consistency.
You can also but them in a bowl of a food processor which can be much quicker and certainly easier.
An electric mixer is fine but is slower. , Fold these through to an even consistency. ,,, Cut with a sharp knife into even sized squares, wedges or diamonds, or use a scone cutter.
If using a scone cutter, it is recommended to press down, instead of pressing and twisting at the same time.
This often helps then to rise evenly. , Bake approx 20 minutes or until golden.
Serve immediately with butter, sour cream or soup. , -
Step 3: salt and butter in a bowl.
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Step 4: Add the cheese and any other additional variations (don't add the milk just yet).
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Step 5: Add the milk and stir using a knife until they form together
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Step 6: be gentle as too much firmness will result in tough scones.
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Step 7: When it has mostly come together into large clumps
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Step 8: tip the mix onto a clean
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Step 9: lightly floured surface.
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Step 10: Knead very gently until it comes together and pat into a layer approx 3 and a 1/2 centimetres or 1.5 inches thick.
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Step 11: Place fairly closely together on the baking tray and glaze with the milk or beaten egg.
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Step 12: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Grease your baking tray / cookie sheet.
Use a pair or butter knives, your fingers or a pastry whisk, blend them until they form a breadcrumb-like consistency.
You can also but them in a bowl of a food processor which can be much quicker and certainly easier.
An electric mixer is fine but is slower. , Fold these through to an even consistency. ,,, Cut with a sharp knife into even sized squares, wedges or diamonds, or use a scone cutter.
If using a scone cutter, it is recommended to press down, instead of pressing and twisting at the same time.
This often helps then to rise evenly. , Bake approx 20 minutes or until golden.
Serve immediately with butter, sour cream or soup. ,
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