Scottish Cheddar Cheese And Spring Onion Tea Time Scones

Another one of my scottish grandmother's recipes! I have several cheese scone recipes posted on zaar, but this one is one of my favourites. Spring onions are also called green onions or scallions. my mum still makes these regularly and serves them filled with cream cheese (boursin is great!) and cooked ham, a tea-time scone sandwich! Try to use a mature scottish cheddar - my favourite comes from the isle of mull, but any mature farmhouse cheddar cheese will work. Another idea is to make mini versions of these scones for delightful appetisers, spread them with a filling of your choice - very welcome with a chilled wine or sherry!!

Steps

Preheat oven to gas mark 6 , 400f or 200c grease or butter a large baking / cookie tray.

Sift flour and mustard powder , or cayenne pepper , into a bowl.

Rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Add just over three-quarters of the cheese and the chopped spring onion , and mix well.

Stir in the eggs and yogurt.

I have suggested between 2 and 4 tablespoons of yoghut , add it a tablespoon at a time to get the right consistency.

The dough will be very soft.

Knead very lightly on a well floured surface.

Pat out dough to about 2.

5cm deep and cut out about 5 scones.

Knead the trimmings and pat out , then cut out another 2-3 scones.

Put the scones on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese , and more cayenne , if you like.

Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown and risen.

Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.

Best served warm with butter and a sliver of cheese , or spread with cream cheese and ham.

Bake them for slightly.

Ingredients

self-raising flour, mustard powder, butter, cheddar cheese, spring onions, eggs, buttermilk