Cheese and Chive Scones

Cheese and Chive Scones

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

314kcal

Sugar

Sugar

2g

Fat

Fat

1g

Fiber

Fiber

1g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

8g

Protein

Protein

9g

Carbs

Carbs

36g

Sodium

Sodium

135mg

Ingredients

- 200g / 7oz self-rising Self-raising flour
- 50g / 1.75oz cold Unsalted butter
- 40g / 1.5oz grated Cheddar
- 1 tbsp finely chopped Chives
- 130ml / 4.4fl oz whole Full-fat milk

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Measure 200g / 7oz self-rising Flour and 50g / 1.75oz cold Unsalted butter into a large bowl. Rub the Butter into the Flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Stir in 40g / 1.5oz grated Cheddar and 1 tbsp finely chopped Chives. Pour in 130ml / 4.4fl oz whole Milk. Stir and cut the dough until it combines, being careful not to over-mix.
4. Tip the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and pat into a rough circle 2cm (0.75in) thick. Cut into wedges using a knife.
5. Place the scones on a non-stick baking tray and lightly brush the tops with a little Milk.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

13% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

9% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

1% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

9% of RDI

Folate

Folate

91% of RDI

Good to know

For a variation, swap out the chives for a handful of fresh blueberries to make blueberry and cheese scones.