Leek & Cheese Scones
Golden cheese and leek scones, perfect served alongside soups, salads, or as part of lunches and they freeze well too.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 Leek (finely sliced)
1 tbsp Olive oil
Salt & pepper
250 g Self raising flour
1 tsp Baking powder
60 g Unsalted butter (at room temperature)
80 ml Water
80 g Cheddar (shredded ) / Vegan cheese
2 tbsp Milk of choice (to brush the top )
Recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180c fan/6 gas mark.
- Place the leek in a frying pan with olive oil and fry for 5 minutes, until soft.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder and a generous pinch of both salt and pepper.
- Add the butter, and use your fingertips to rub the ingredients together.
- Mix in the cheddar and leeks, and water. Use your hands to bring the mixture together into a dough.
- Cut the dough into scones using a glass or cutter and place on a lined baking tray.
- Brush the scones with milk and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
How to store
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
