Herb and Cheese Scones With Chive Cream Recipe

Name: Herb and Cheese Scones With Chive Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups self-raising flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 50 g butter, chilled, chopped; ½ cup mixed herbs, finely chopped (such as oregano, rosemary and dill); ⅓ cup grated light tasty cheese; 1 cup reduced-fat milk; ⅓ cup natural yoghurt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 100 g 97% fat-free shaved leg ham

Servings: persons

3 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
50 g butter, chilled, chopped
½ cup mixed herbs, finely chopped (such as oregano, rosemary and dill)
⅓ cup grated light tasty cheese
1 cup reduced-fat milk
⅓ cup natural yoghurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
100 g 97% fat-free shaved leg ham

1
Preheat oven to 220C Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
2
Sift flour into a large bowl.
3
Add salt, cayenne pepper and pepper.
4
Mix well to combine.
5
Add butter.
6
Using your fingertips, rub butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
7
Add herbs and cheese to flour mixture.
8
Stir well to combine.
9
Add milk.
10
Mix with a flat-bladed knife until a soft dough forms.
11
Knead lightly on a floured surface.
12
Pat dough into a 2cm-thick round.
13
Using a 5cm cutter, cut into 12 rounds.
14
Place rounds close together on a baking tray.
15
Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden and well-risen.
16
Set aside on baking tray to cool slightly.
17
Combine sour cream, chives and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
18
Halve scones.
19
Top 12 halves with shaved ham and chive cream.
20
Sandwich together with remaining scone halves.
21
Serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups self-raising flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, 50 g butter, chilled, chopped, and more.

Yes, Herb and Cheese Scones With Chive Cream 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.

Herb and Cheese Scones With Chive Cream

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