Cheese & Turmeric Scones
Cheese and turmeric scones are a savory twist on the classic scone, featuring the rich, tangy taste of cheese paired with the warm, earthy flavor of turmeric. These scones are perfect as a snack or alongside soups and salads, offering a unique and flavorful alternative to traditional scones.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 500 g white flour
- 80 g butter
- 150 g sheep's cheese or cheddar
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp bicarbonate (baking soda)
- 2 medium eggs
- 150 ml yogurt
For greasing:
- 1 egg
- grated parmesan
Instructions
How to make CHEESE AND TURMENIC SCONES:
- Mix the flour with the salt, baking soda and turmeric.
- Cut the butter into pieces and mix it in with your fingertips.
- When you get a sandy dough, add the sheep's cheese. Homogenize as well as possible.
- Lightly whisk the eggs.
- Gradually add the eggs and yogurt to the sandy batter.
- When you get a homogeneous and smooth dough, stop with the yogurt.
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (430 Fahrenheit).
- Turn the dough onto a well-floured countertop.
- Roll out to 2-3cm (0.8-1.2 inch) thick.
- Cut into circles.
- Place the dough circles on a baking tray.
- Bake the scones for 15-20 minutes until nicely browned.
- They should be nice and well risen.
- The smell will be fantastic, irresistible.
- Serve them with yogurt or milk.
- They're best the day they're made but will last 2-3 days in an airtight tin. Enjoy!
Notes
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