Country Style California Olive, Thyme and Cheese Scones/Biscuits Recipe

Name: Country Style California Olive, Thyme and Cheese Scones/Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour (Self raising flour); 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda (Bicarbonate of soda); ⅓ cup cold unsalted butter; ½ cup sliced california ripe black olives; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; fresh thyme, to taste (about 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme); ¾ cup 2% buttermilk; butter, to spread; 1 tablespoon honey mustard (optional); 3 ounces thinly sliced ham (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups cake flour (Self raising flour)
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda (Bicarbonate of soda)
⅓ cup cold unsalted butter
½ cup sliced california ripe black olives
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
fresh thyme, to taste (about 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme)
¾ cup 2% buttermilk
butter, to spread
1 tablespoon honey mustard (optional)
3 ounces thinly sliced ham (optional)

1
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
2
Cut in butter with a fork or your fingers until mixture resembles looks like tiny pebbles.
3
Stir in California Ripe Olives, chopped fresh thyme and cheddar cheese.
4
Pour in buttermilk and knead just until dough comes together.
5
Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 1-inch thick.
6
Cut into discs with a 3-inch scone/biscuit cutter and place onto a baking sheet.
7
Bake in a 235C or 475F oven for 9-11 minutes until golden brown and well risen.
8
Serve warm with butter, or mustard and sliced ham.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cake flour (Self raising flour), 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda (Bicarbonate of soda), and more.

Yes, Country Style California Olive, Thyme and Cheese Scones/Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Country Style California Olive, Thyme and Cheese Scones/Biscuits

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