IRISH BUTTERMILK SCONES / CHEESE & HERB SCONES
Perfect to go with your morning coffee or a great afternoon snack with hot tea. The secret to making good scones is a quick, light hand when mixing, and a hot oven.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Scones
Time 30m
Yield 8 scones
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (gas mark 8).
- Sift flour with salt and rub in butter or margarine.
- For Cheese& Herb Scones add mustard, cheese and herbs to the dry ingredients at this point.
- Make a well in the centre and pour in the egg and most of the buttermilk.
- Mix quickly to form a soft dough, adding a little extra buttermilk if necessary.
- Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out lightly until 1" thick.
- Working quickly, cut into 2" rounds.
- Glaze with egg or milk and set on a floured baking sheet.
- Before baking, dust scones with cinnamon sugar for Buttermilk Scones or sprinkle a little grated cheese on top of each scone for Cheese& Herb Scones.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until light brown.
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Deepika Nilmini
[email protected]These scones were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use a little less flour next time. However, the flavor was good and they were still enjoyable.
vinnie fields
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of buttermilk, but I decided to give these scones a try. I'm glad I did! The buttermilk flavor was subtle and not at all overpowering. The scones were delicious, and I loved the crispy edges.
Purple Raptor
[email protected]I was looking for a savory scone recipe, and these cheese and herb scones fit the bill perfectly! They were easy to make and turned out great. The scones were light and fluffy, with a crispy crust. The cheese and herbs added a delicious flavor. I wil
Shivan Namutebi
[email protected]These scones were delicious! The buttermilk gave them a light and fluffy texture, and the cheese and herbs added a savory flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
HASEEB REHMAN
[email protected]These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more buttermilk next time. However, the flavor was good and they were still enjoyable.
Fakhre Alam
[email protected]I love these scones! They're so versatile - I've made them with different cheeses, herbs, and even added some chopped bacon. They're always delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Amanda Hanley
[email protected]These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I used a combination of cheddar and Parmesan cheese, and they were so cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again for my next brunch party.
Gad Donkor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out great! They were light and fluffy, with a perfect golden brown crust. The cheese and herbs added a delicious savory flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Mala Kudi
[email protected]These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more buttermilk next time. However, the flavor was good and they were still enjoyable.
Nikhil Thapa
[email protected]I love these scones! They're so versatile - I've made them with different cheeses, herbs, and even added some chopped bacon. They're always delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Javan Kiamani
[email protected]These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I used a combination of cheddar and Parmesan cheese, and they were so cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again for my next brunch party.
Rh Gaming
[email protected]I was hesitant to try these scones because I'm not a big fan of buttermilk, but I'm glad I did! The buttermilk flavor was subtle and not at all overpowering. The scones were delicious, and I loved the crispy edges.
Arjun Bhatta mayalu
[email protected]These scones were a hit with my family! They were light and fluffy, with a perfect crumb. The cheese and herbs added a delicious savory flavor. I will definitely be making these again.