CHEDDAR, CHIVE AND PROSCIUTTO SCONES
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 110g unsalted butter, cold and cubed (8 tbsp)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 tbsp chopped chives
- 5 thin slices prosciutto, chopped
- A few tbsp cream, for brushing
- Preheat the oven to 200 C (400 F) and line a tray with baking paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cold butter.
- Turn the mixer onto a low speed and mix until only small flecks of butter remain.
- Whisk together the egg and the sour cream, and add this to the flour mixture. Mix, still on low, until the dough begins to come together.
- Add the cheese, prosciutto and chives and mix very briefly, you don't want to overwork the dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a rectangle, about 2cm (3/4 inch) thick.
- Cut the rectangle down the centre lengthways, then cut each half into 4 rectangles.
- Arrange the scones on the prepared baking tray and brush with cream.
- Bake for 15 - 17 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Serve warm with butter! Makes 8 scones.
- Happy baking!
Recipe by Butter Baking at https://www.butterbaking.com/2014/04/08/cheddar-chive-and-prosciutto-scones/
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