Scones with cheese and herbs

6 servings

40 minutes

Cheese and herb scones are exquisite pastries with European charm reminiscent of traditional English biscuits. They have a crispy golden crust and a tender, airy texture with a rich creamy cheese flavor inside. The added herbs provide fresh, aromatic notes, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy tea time. They are easy to prepare: a quick dough mix without long kneading preserves the scone's lightness while baking at high temperatures creates an appetizing crust. Delicious on their own but also pair wonderfully with butter, cream cheese or light sauces. These scones are a great treat for those who appreciate simplicity in preparation and rich flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 502.8
• Proteins: 21.7g
• Fats: 29.2g
• Carbohydrates: 38.7g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 280 g
• Kefir: 230 ml
• Cheese: 400 g
• Butter: 60 g
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Baking powder: 2 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Green: to taste
• Soda: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Mix all the dry ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 280 g
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon

2. Take the butter out of the fridge and mix it with the flour to crumble.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 60 g
   • Wheat flour: 280 g

3. Grate the cheese and add it to the butter-flour mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 400 g

4. Gradually pour in the cold kefir and knead the dough (do not knead for long, just until it forms a lump - that's enough).

   Required ingredients:

   • Kefir: 230 ml

5. Flatten the dough into a cake, 1.7-2 cm thick. Cut into pieces.

6. Line the baking tray with parchment and place the triangles on it. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 200°C.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Enjoy your meal!