Savoury Cheese Scones

--> Fluffy, sweet or savory scones is one of my favorite go to recipes. With a cup of tea or coffee, savoury or sweet, scones can be a delicious breakfast treat, lunch accompaniment with a salad for an afternoon or afternoon snack. The savoury scones will work with your favorite sparkling wine, Savignon Blanc. I love scones because it is easy to do by hand and easier and quicker with a food processor. This scone recipe is a great lunch item. You can embellish it with bacon, must be well drained, any kind of strong or pungent cheeses, herbs like chives and a pinch of thyme. Your favourite cheese will go well with this recipe.

You will need:

2 cups of all purpose unbleached flour.

2 tablespoons baking powder

a pinch of salt

2 teaspoons dry mustard. (can be increased to taste)

½ cup butter

2 cups grated cheese

½ cup cold milk

Preheat oven to 375F* degrees. In a large bowl, using a whisk, mix the dry ingredients together. Add the cut up cold butter and rub into the dry ingredients until it looks like fine breadcrumbs. Add the grated cheese, mix together well. Add the cold milk and mix with a fork. Using the fork keeps the mixture from getting too warm. Turn out onto a flowered surface and gently press the dough together. Pat out to about 1 ½ inch thick. Cut with a cookie cutter or use a knife. Bake on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

*Do not grease the cookie sheet or parchment paper.

Put in the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

This Cheese Scone is fantastic accompanying an Arugula Salad with raspberry dressing and your favorite glass of white or light red wine. A little caviar will make your sparkling wine sing.