Cheese and Parsley Scones
Cheese and Parsley Scones
Course: Recipes, KidsDeliciously cheesy and a perfect lunch box snack, these are really easy to make. The trick is not to put in too much elbow grease – handle the dough really carefully and as little as possible.
INGREDIENTS
345g wholewheat flour
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
140g cold Brown’s unsalted butter
1 cup shredded Brown’s Cheddar (try Chilli Chive for an interesting flavour)
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 cup buttermilk (or just use milk with a little lemon juice)
3 tbsp water
1 egg
Directions
- Heat the oven to 190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. - Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until it looks like crumbs.
- Stir in the cheese and parsley. Add in the buttermilk and 2 tbsp, knead gently until combined.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch square.
Cut dough into 2-inch squares, then cut squares into triangles. - Place scones on prepared baking sheet.
Whisk together egg and remaining tblsp of water, brush over the tops of the scones. - Bake the scones until golden – about 25 minutes.
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