Stilton Scones

Mille® 's Note:

Slather some butter and jam on these bad boys before they have had a chance to cool completely.

• Total Time: 29 mins
• Prep Time: 19 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 7.0 Scones

• ½ lb self rising flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 ounces Stilton cheese, grated or 2 ounces other blue cheese
• 5 fluid ounces milk , plus extra for brushing

Directions:

1. Sift the flour, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper into a bowl.
2. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Mix in the grated cheese.
4. Add the milk all at once.
5. Mix to a soft, but not sticky, dough with a knife.
6. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
7. Knead quickly until smooth.
8. Roll out to about ½-inch thickness.
9. Cut into 7 or 8 rounds with a 2½-inch round cutter.
10. Transfer to a baking sheet.
11. Brush the tops with milk.
12. Bake at 450°F for 7-10 minutes or until well risen and golden.
13. Cool on a wire cooling rack.

Reviews

[Richard-NYC]

I am a sucker for a savory scone or muffin! These were delish! Thanks for sharing!

[mommycook]

Very easy and delicious! I took Mille's advice and put apricot jam on one and it was great! These will definitely be a keeper to have with soups and for snacks.