Festive Cheese and Onion Scones

20 December 2011

Homemade festive cheese and onion scones

I enjoy baking first thing in the morning because I like to grab those morning bright stars! #Opportunities

I go mad for the scone, whether they’re sweet or savoury, served with a cuppa – these treats never disappoint me.

Have these savoury cheese and onion scones with a nice hot winter-type soup like creamy mushroom or French onion. They only need to bake for 12-15 minutes to come out soft and golden. Remember, you can also make these as edible festive treats for friends and family – they’re bound to bring sparkles to any Christmas party…

Ingredients

225g (8oz) self-raising flour
Pinch salt
55g (2oz) butter
50g (1oz) grated Cheddar cheese
150ml milk plus a little extra for glazing
½ tbsp poppy seeds
1 medium 0nion, chopped
½tbsp sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 220ºC (425ºF, gas mark 5) and lightly grease a baking tray.
Mix together the flour and salt, then rub in the butter.
Finely slice the onion and gently fry them over a medium heat along with the sugar and salt until nice brown caramel colour and darkened at the edges. This should take about 5 mins. Now transfer it to a plate to cool.
Stir in the grated cheese, poppy seeds, milk and cooked onions to the flour mixture and form a soft dough.
Turn out on to a floured surface and lightly knead, the mixture might be a little wet, if so, sprinkle some flour onto the palm of your hands to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands. Pat the dough out to form a round 2cm thick circle.
Using a 5cm ‘star’ or ‘Christmas tree’ shaped cutter stamp out the scones until all the mix is used.
Place scones on baking tray, brush with milk and bake for 12-15 mins. Best served slightly warm. NOM!!

Cindz Tip: These scrummy scones can also be served as part of a buffet or party food selection. When the scones have cooled, halve, spread with butter, then sandwich with cress, cheese slices and chutney – whatever tickles your taste buds really!

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