Samuel Goldsmith

Cheese and Pea Scones

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    6–8

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Frozen Peas Cookbook: 100 Everyday Recipes for the Most Versatile Ingredient in Your Freezer
The Frozen Peas Cookbook

By Samuel Goldsmith

Published 2025

  • About

I made these scones just before I took a 16-hour train journey from London to Copenhagen – they made terrific train snacks and were still tasting great five days into our holiday. I love how vibrant the peas make the scones and their flavour really pops with the cheese and chives.

Ingredients

  • 115 g (4 oz) frozen peas
  • 150 ml (5

Method

Place the frozen peas in a heatproof bowl and cover with freshly boiled water to defrost. Leave for a few minutes, then drain.

Tip the peas into a food processor, add 2 tablespoons of the buttermilk and a pinch each of salt and pepper, then blend to create a smooth-ish paste.

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