Leek & cheese scones

Ingredients

Makes 6 scones

  • 1 leek (finely sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 250g wholemeal self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 60g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 80ml water
  • 80g cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp milk (to brush the top)
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Step by step

Preheat the oven to 200C/180c fan/6 gas mark.

  1. Place the leek in a frying pan with olive oil and fry for 5 minutes, until soft.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder and a generous pinch of both salt and pepper.
  3. Add the butter and use your fingertips to rub the ingredients together.
  4. Mix in the cheddar and leeks, and water. Use your hands to bring the mixture together into a dough.
  5. Cut the dough into scones using a glass or cutter and place on a lined baking tray.
  6. Brush the scones with milk and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.