28 April, 2018
Cheesy truffled scones
Cheesy Truffled Scones
(Can be made gluten free or regular)
Makes 6 scones
I have made these cheese scones– light, fluffy and topped with a crisp crust of golden toasted cheese on top. When you cut it open, the smell of truffle coming out together with steam is incredible <3 absolute Heaven.
80g strong aged gruyere cheese
60g extra matured cheddar cheese
20g chives (finely chopped)
250g gluten free (or regular) self raising flour
1tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
65g unsalted butter (chilled)
80ml cold full fat milk
1tbsp truffle infused olive oil (optional)
METHOD
Put the baking sheet in the oven and heat it to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7.
Meanwhile sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper into a food processor. Add the cubed butter and process briefly until the mixture resembles very fine breadcrumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, put the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, add the butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles very fine breadcrumbs.
Tip the mixture into a large mixing bowl (if it’s not already in one), then mix in the finely grated cheeses together with chopped chives.
Add the milk and truffle oil (if using) and using a dinner knife with a cutting motion, mix everything together quickly and evenly. Bring the mixture together quickly with your hands into a smooth ball, then put on a lightly floured work surface. Resist the temptation to knead it.
Gently press out the mixture using the heel of your hand to 2.5cm thick. Cut out 4 scones using your cutter. Gently press the offcuts together and cut out 2 more scones. Shape any remaining dough into a small disc.
Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with more grated cheese (if you wish ofcourse) . Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven, put the scones on it, spaced well apart, then bake for 15-16minutes until richly golden and cooked though.
Remove the scones from the oven and serve as soon as possible after baking, ideally spread with a little butter or nice onion chutney.
