Savoury Cheese Scones | With Ham And Spring Onions |

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for baking.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

In a large bowl, combine 250 g of flour, 1 tablespoon of castor sugar, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of sage.

Cut 110 g of butter into cubes and add to the dry ingredients.

Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingers until well combined.

Add diced ham and chopped spring onions to the mixture and mix through.

Grate cheese and add it to the mixture along with a little salt and pepper.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 150 ml of milk and 1 egg.

Add the milk and egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until it reaches about 2 cm in height.

Cut the dough into pieces using a biscuit cutter or glass and arrange them on baking paper or parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for around 15 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and brush with butter before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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