English Cheese Scones

Name: English Cheese Scones
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 scones, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb all-purpose flour, with 8 teaspoons of baking powder added; 4 -5 ounces butter (use margarine at a pinch but butter tastes better); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (can be omitted); 4 ounces grated parmesan cheese (use the stuff that comes ready grated not your good parmesan); 4 ounces extra strong cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, beaten; sparkling water or soda water, to mix

Submitted by Ambrosia 2009

"This is my go-to recipe whenever I need to rustle up baked goods quickly. Fast and easy to make, these scones are delicious warm or cold and for decadence split and spread with butter or with a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche. They make a wonderful accompaniment to a bowl of soup, especially a nice tangy tomato soup."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 16 scones
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 lb all-purpose flour, with 8 teaspoons of baking powder added
4 -5 ounces butter (use margarine at a pinch but butter tastes better)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (can be omitted)
4 ounces grated parmesan cheese (use the stuff that comes ready grated not your good parmesan)
4 ounces extra strong cheddar cheese, grated
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
sparkling water or soda water, to mix

directions

Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs and no lumps of butter remain.
Add the two types of grated cheese, the salt and the hot pepper flakes.
make a well in the centre and add the beaten eggs with the splash of soda or mineral water and mix all ingredients together until a soft dough is formed. Add a little more water if necessary but take care not to make the dough too sticky.
Place the dough on a clean floured surface and knead it very slightly until it is smooth.
Roll out with a rolling pin until approximately 3/4 inch thick, then use a round cookie cutter to cut out rounds.
Place the rounds on a baking sheet.
Bake at 200 degrees celsius for around 15 to 20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown on top.
Cool on a cooling rack.

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Ambrosia 2009

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I'm a UK expat who's been living in Barbados for the past 13 years. (Maybe not for too much longer though... I have a hankering for home)! I live by Buddhist philosophy and have chosen to be a vegetarian for the past 15 years or so. I live with my Caribbean husband and an assortment of pets.

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