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Cheddar and Chive Scones

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Cheddar and Chive Scones

Savoury British scones studded with sharp cheddar and fresh chives, delicious warm with a spread of butter.

Total time
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
British
vegetarian

Ingredients

300gself-raising flour
1 tspbaking powder
1/2 tspmustard powder
75gcold butter, cubed
150gmature cheddar, grated
3 tbspfresh chives, chopped
150mlmilk plus extra for brushing
1egg

Instructions

1

Mix flour, baking powder and mustard. Rub in butter until breadcrumb-like.

2

Stir in most of the cheddar and the chives.

3

Beat egg with milk. Pour into dry. Mix to a soft dough.

4

Pat out 3cm thick. Cut 8 rounds. Brush with milk. Top with remaining cheese.

5

Bake at 220 degrees C 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
578
Protein
18.7g
Fat
29.9g
Carbs
59.5g
Fiber
2.6g
Sodium
821mg

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