Savoury Scones

Wed, 3 March 2021

Ingredients:

300g/11oz Odlums Cream Plain Flour

1 small Courgette

1 teaspoon Shamrock Golden Caster Sugar

1 level teaspoon Odlums Bread Soda, sieved

Pinch of Salt

125g/4oz Grated Cheddar Cheese

3 tablespoons Chopped Chives

150ml/¼pt-300ml/½pt Buttermilk

 

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Lightly dust a baking sheet/tray with flour.
2. Coarsely grate the courgette onto kitchen paper and squeeze out excess moisture.
3. Place the flour, sugar, bread soda, salt, grated cheddar and chives into a mixing bowl and mix well.
4. Finally add the courgette and sufficient milk to make a soft dough.
5. Turn onto a floured surface and gently knead. Place tin in oven to heat.
6. Roll dough out to about 2cm/1" and cut out scones. Place on preheated tin and bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown.
7. Cool on a wire tray. Delicious served with ham and relish or smoked salmon.