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Irish Cheese Scones

Irresistible scones baked golden with Irish Cheddar and filled with Cashel Blue Cheese. Simple to make and a delicious anytime snack.

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INGREDIENTS:


225g/8oz self-raising flour
pinch of salt
50g/2oz butter
50g/2oz Irish Cheddar cheese, grated
pinch of dry mustard powder
1 egg, beaten
approx 150ml/1/4pt milk
50g/2oz Cashel Blue cheese


PREPARATION:
Sift flour into a bowl with salt. Rub in the butter to breadcrumb stage.

Add cheese and mustard powder and stir in. Gradually add egg and enough milk to make a soft dough - you may not need all the milk.

Roll out on a lightly floured worktop to 2cm/3/4in thick. Cut into rounds.

Place on a lightly floured baking tray. Brush tops of scones with beaten egg.

Bake in a pre-heated oven Gas 6 400F 200C for around 10 minutes (depending on the size of the scones) until risen, golden, and firm to the touch.

Cool slightly, halve, then fill with Cashel Blue cheese.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 12

Source: Irish Food Board 

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heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

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low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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