Walnut And Cheddar Scones |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These savory scones are delicious enough to enjoy on their own, but filling them with your favorite ingredients makes them an elegant snack. Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour |
1 tsp baking powder |
1 tsp baking soda |
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried) |
1/4 tsp salt |
1/4 tsp pepper |
2/3 cup butter |
1 cup old cheddar, grated |
1/3 cup chopped walnuts |
2 tbsp italian parsley, finely chopped |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 cup 10% cream |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400*F
2. Mix dry ingredients together, incorporating well
3. Rub the butter into this mixture until coarse and crumbly in texture
4. Add the cheese, parsley, walnuts, and garlic
5. Combine well
6. Drizzle the cream into the mixture, stirring well to make a soft dough
7. You may add more cream if necessary
8. Knead the dough gently on floured working surface for about 5 minutes
9. Pat out by hand to a disc of about 1 inch in thickness
10. Cut into 8 wedges
11. Place wedges on parchment paper lined baking sheet
12. Bake about 20 minutes until golden brown
13. To serve:
14. Eat as is with butter, or add your favorite filling.
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