Apple and Cheese Scones

 

These savoury scones combine crisp green apples with Winterdale Shaw, a traditional clothbound cheese made near Sevenoaks. Serve warm with butter, extra cheese and apple, or a red onion marmalade. A perfectly delicious Autumn treat!

INGREDIENTS

300g self-raising flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
75g cold butter-cubed
125g of Kentish Winterdale Shaw (or other hard cheese)
1 tsp fresh herbs (we used tarragon but thyme or rosemary also work well)
1 grated Kentish green apple (or other green apple variety)
1 good handful of Italian olives, coarsely chopped
1 egg
115ml of milk

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees / gas mark 4 and prepare a baking sheet - oiled or with baking paper.
2. Mix the flour and baking powder before rubbing in cold butter to create breadcrumbs.
3. Stir ¾ of the cheese and the herbs, apples and olives into the mix.
4. Whisk the egg and combine with the milk before pouring into the centre of the mixture.
5. Using a blunt knife stir and combine until you have a soft dough.
6. Transfer to a floured surface and knead gently before flattening with your hands to approx. 2cm thick.
7. Cut rounds with a small cutter (easier if straight-sided) until all the pastry is used and place on the baking tray.
8. Top with the remaining cheese and bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes.

Recipe kindly provided by Macknade