Parmesan Cheese Scones

Name: Parmesan Cheese Scones
Ingredients: 1 tbsp finely chopped herbs such as chives, chervil, basil or parsley; 1 tsp grated lemon zest; 1 tbsp finely chopped herbs such as chives, chervil, basil or parsley; 1 tbsp finely chopped herbs such as chives, chervil, basil or parsley; 1 tbsp finely chopped herbs such as chives, chervil, basil or parsley; 1 tbsp finely chopped herbs such as chives, chervil, basil or parsley; 250 g (9 oz ) fresh rindless goat’s cheese or goat’s milk curd; 1 tsp baby capers, rinsed and dried; 50 g (1¾ oz ) Parmesan, finely grated; Large pinch of sea salt; ½ tsp baking powder; 250 g (9 oz ) self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting; 250 g (9 oz ) fresh rindless goat’s cheese or goat’s milk curd; 8 slices of speck or other smoked cured ham; 2 large organic free-range eggs, lightly beaten; 5 tbsp plain yoghurt; 5 tbsp full-fat milk; 60 g (2¼ oz ) unsalted butter, cold but not too hard, cut into small cubes; 1 tsp English mustard powder (optional); Good pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation info

Makes about
10

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cheese

By Patricia Michelson

Published 2010

About

Savoury scones are really easy to make and are delicious served warm for breakfast, lunch, tea or supper. They are perfect for picnics too, although my favourite way of serving them is with a filling of herb goat’s cheese topped with the salty sweet crisp shards of speck.

Ingredients

250 g (9 oz ) self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
½ tsp baking powder

Supper
Lunch
Breakfast
Bread

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Place the speck or ham on a baking sheet and cook until crisp, then set aside.
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add the Parmesan, cayenne and mustard powder, if using. Rub in