Cranks Cheese Scones
These delicious wholemeal cheese scones are a delightful treat that strikes the perfect balance between savory and comforting. With a hint of cayenne pepper and the rich taste of Cheddar cheese, these scones make for a delightful snack or accompaniment to soups and salads. The warm, cheesy aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake will have everyone eagerly waiting to snatch one as soon as they're out of the oven - so make sure to bake a batch fresh and enjoy while warm for the best experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g / 1 lb wholemeal flour, sifted
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- large pinch of salt
- large pinch of cayenne pepper
- 50 g / 2 oz butter
- 250 g / 8 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
- 300 ml / 10 fl oz milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 deg C / 400 deg F / gas 6.
- Put the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Stir in most of the cheese and sufficient milk to obtain a soft, easy-to-handle dough.
- Knead gently, then roll out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 2.5 cm / 1 in. Stamp out 7.5 cm / 3 in rounds with a fluted cutter and place on a lightly greased baking tray.
- Brush with milk and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a wire tray and eat as soon as possible.
Yield
Serves 6
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