Quick Savory Scones

Scared of Yeast or no time for Sourdough - This Quick Savory Scone recipe is perfect.

260g plain flour

1tsp salt

1tsp breadsoda

50g butter cubed

200ml approx butter milk

3/4 tsp paprika

40g grated Manchego separated to 30 and 10 (or other hard cheese of choice!)

1tsp of dried mixed herbs or 1tbsp chopped fresh garden herbs like chives, thyme, dill, oregano

Makes 6 - Oven at 170C

Add flour, salt,bread soda, paprika, 30g cheeseand herbs to a bowl, mix lightly to combine.

Add the butter and gently rub in until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs

Make a well in the centre and add almost all the milk, bring together to a not too sticky dough

Add more milk if needed.

Tip out onto a floured counter top, sprinkle with a little flour and lightly knead to bring together.

Cut into 6, place on a lined baking tray, top with a little milk and the reserved manchego

Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked