CHEESE AND ROSEMARY SCONES

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Categories     Bread     Cheese     Breakfast     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups self-rising flour
6 tablespoons COLD butter
1 pinch salt
1/2+ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup milk or buttermilk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. 2. In a large bowl, sift together flour and salt. Rub in butter lightly with finger tips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs - maintain large size (1/4 in) chunks butter. Stir in cheese and garlic. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk, reserving 1 teaspoon for a glazing the scones. Gently mix, just until combined. 3. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead briefly and lightly. Be careful not to overwork the dough. Press out dough to form a 1 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges. Place on prepared tray and brush with reserved milk. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 20 minutes, or until light brown. Serve hot or let cool on a wire rack.

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