SCOTTISH CHEDDAR CHEESE AND SPRING ONION TEA-TIME SCONES
Another one of my Scottish grandmother's recipes! I have several cheese scone recipes posted on Zaar, but this one is one of my favourites. Spring onions are also called green onions or scallions. My mum still makes these regularly and serves them filled with cream cheese (Boursin is great!) and cooked ham, a tea-time scone sandwich! Try to use a mature Scottish cheddar - my favourite comes from the Isle of Mull, but any mature farmhouse cheddar cheese will work. Another idea is to make mini versions of these scones for delightful appetisers, spread them with a filling of your choice - very welcome with a chilled wine or sherry!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 8 Cheese and Spring Onion Scones, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to Gas Mark 6, 400F or 200C Grease or butter a large baking/cookie tray.
- Sift flour and mustard powder, or cayenne pepper, into a bowl. Rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Add just over three-quarters of the cheese and the chopped spring onion, and mix well. Stir in the eggs and yogurt; I have suggested between 2 and 4 tablespoons of yoghut, add it a tablespoon at a time to get the right consistency. The dough will be very soft. Knead very lightly on a WELL floured surface.
- Pat out dough to about 2.5cm (1in) deep and cut out about 5 scones. Knead the trimmings and pat out, then cut out another 2-3 scones. Put the scones on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese, and more cayenne, if you like.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown and risen. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Best served warm with butter and a sliver of cheese, or spread with cream cheese and ham.
- Tip: Use a larger cutter to make bigger scones, then serve them with spinach and a poached egg on top. Bake them for slightly longer.
- To freeze: cool and pack in polybag. Seal, label and freeze. Use within 2 months. Thaw at room temperature. Warm through in the oven for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.5, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 619.8, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 10.5
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Eastern Canada
[email protected]I love these scones! They're the perfect combination of savory and sweet.
Nalukuma Lukai
[email protected]These scones were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Muhammad Alp Arslan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scones but these were actually really good. The cheddar cheese and spring onions gave them a lot of flavor.
Mark Cairns
[email protected]These scones are a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have a block of cheddar cheese in my fridge and these scones are the perfect way to use it up.
Malik Tabassum
[email protected]I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Travis Vinje
[email protected]These scones are the best! I've tried many different recipes but this one is by far my favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Hodan Ahmed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out great! They were light and fluffy, with a lovely cheesy flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
C Pass
[email protected]These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add more milk next time.
Jordy Pesavento
[email protected]I was looking for a new scone recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These scones are so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Mohammed Rayyan
[email protected]These scones are the perfect afternoon snack. They're light and fluffy, with a savory cheesy flavor. I love to serve them with a cup of tea.
VA Girl
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of cheddar cheese and spring onions.
Ijeoma Okeke
[email protected]These scones were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. They were light and fluffy, with a lovely cheesy flavor. I served them with some butter and jam and they were a hit with my family.