Grannies Cheese Scone Recipes

GRANDMA'S SCONE RECIPE

Steps:

• Turn the oven to approximately 180C Fan/200C normal (350/390F)
• Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl
• Slice butter thinly or grate into the bowl
• Rub the butter into the flour with your fingers
• Add milk gradually and use a fork to bring the mixture together
• Tip onto a floured mat or benchtop
• Use your fingertips to bring together more and the flatten out
• Cut into even triangles or squares, or use a cookie cutter
• You can brush with milk or egg on the top if you like but not necessary
• Bake in the middle of the oven for approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on the heat of your oven. I usually do mine for around 12 minutes. Check the bottom of one is slightly browned which will tell you they're ready.
• Put on a wire rack to cool
• Store in an airtight container or wrap in a tea towel to keep them soft

GRANNIES CHEESE SCONE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220ºC, 425ºF, Gas Mark 7. Grease a baking tray.
• Mix flour and seasonings, rub in margarine and stir in cheese.
• Mix to a soft dough with the egg and milk, reserving a little for glazing.
• Roll out to a round 1.5 cm (½ inch) in thickness and cut into 8 triangles.
• Place on the baking tray and brush with egg and milk and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

EASY CHEESE AND GARLIC SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, sift together flour and salt. Rub in butter lightly with finger tips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. 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.
• 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.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 20 minutes, or until light brown. Serve hot or let cool on a wire rack.

CHEESE SCONES

Steps:

• Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Add grated cheese and dried oregano and mix.
• Cut in the margarine or butter till mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Add the milk and mix to make a smooth dough. (add more milk if necessary to ensure mix is not too dry) Knead very lightly for ten seconds on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll or pat to about 3/4" thick (2 cm) and cut into individual scones.
• Top each scone with a little additional cheese and bake for approximately 12 minutes. Brush the tops with melted butter after removing from the oven.