Savoury Scones

Cook Time: 15 - 20 Minutes

What you need

  • 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

Recipe Steps

  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.

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