CHEESE SCONES

As the assessments end in the classroom, one of our favourite things to do is to watch 'Celebrity Bake Off'. In this episode, the celebrities try to make scones. Here's a savoury version for you to make at home, just to prove how good you are at baking!

 

Ingredients

1 cup flour

1 tsp. baking  powder

pinch salt

¼ tsp. mustard powder

½ cup grated cheese

1 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs

¼ cup olive oil

⅓ cup milk

1 tbsp. milk for brushing

 

Method

 

Heat the oven to 220ºC.

 

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and mustard powder into a metal bowl.

Stir in cheese...

...then herbs.....

...then oil...

...and finally, milk. The dough will be sticky

Turn on to a floured work surface and pat out to a round 3cm thick.

Score into 8 pieces

 

 

     Brush the top with a little milk.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Serve warm in wedges for a delicious snack!