Scones are the perfect snack food … great for afternoon tea when friends stop by for a visit and ideal for an after-school treat. Recently on the blog I shared my recipe for Plain Scones along with my tips for ensuring you get a great result every single time … it’s all about the touch … the lighter the better!
This is another of my favourite family recipes … Cheese and Chive Scones. These tend to be a little denser because of the cheese, so they won’t rise quite as much, but boy do they taste good anyway! Enjoy!
- 3 ½ cups self-raising flour (I used gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 60 g butter, chopped and at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- ½ cup grated cheese (I used tasty)
- 1 – 2 tablespoons extra milk, for brushing
- ¼ cup extra cheese
- Preheat oven to 200C (fan forced). Spray 2 round cake tins with cooking spray (or 1 larger slice pan)
- Sift flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add butter and rub into flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs
- Make a well in the centre and add milk, chives, dried herbs and cheese. Using a knife, “cut” or mix the dough until it is just combined.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently and quickly knead. Press out dough to about 3 cm thick. Cut out scones and then gently knead leftover dough and repeat until all used.
- Place scones in cake tin, just touching. Brush surface of scones with extra milk and sprinkle with extra cheese. Bake for 18 – 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Scones will sound hollow when tapped on the top. If there is insufficient dough to fill a second cake tin, knead dough into one large circle also about 3 cm thick, use a knife to mark wedges on the surface so it can be separated after cooking.
Clever Tricks, Tips and Hints …
- When cutting out scones, dip the cutter into flour so it cuts through the dough easier and prevents sticking to the cutter.
I have not had cheese and chives scones for soooo long. My mum used to make these for me for school lunches. Thanks for the memory hun xx
I love it when food brings back fond childhood memories … good for the soul, don’t you think!