Savoury scones Credits @simpledailytecipes @homemade_addict2 Ingredients 3 cups Plain flour / self raising flour ¾ cup cold grated butter ½ cup grated cheddar cheese ½ cup finely chopped spring onion or spinach or chives ¾ cup buttermilk 1 egg 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp salt Side note : If you are using self raising flour just add 1 tsp baking powder. ¾ cups means ¼ cup x 3 . Not 3 to 4 cups .
Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. 2. In a large bowl sift in flour , baking powder, black pepper and salt . 3.Add the cold butter and rub in with your finger tips until you get a sand like texture . Then add cheese , green veggie of your choice and whisk . 4.Add the egg and cold buttermilk then gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together. 5. Transfer the dough on a slightly floured surface. Gently bring it together using your hands and flatten it out. 6. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out the dough. Slightly brush each dough piece with an egg white . Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top .
