Stilton and pickled walnut scones

- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Serves 8
Ingredients
- 200g Self-raising flour
- 50g Unsalted butter cubed
- 50g Stilton cheese
- 80g Pickled walnuts finely chopped
- 1tsp English mustard
- 1tbsp Fresh chives chopped
- 80ml Whole milk
- 1 Egg beaten
Method
- STEP 1
Pre-heat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas Mark 5.
- STEP 2
Sieve the flour into a large bowl, then rub in the butter cubes until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the Stilton, pickled walnuts, mustard and chives.
Make a well in the centre of the mixture, and using a round bladed knife, gradually mix in the milk until a soft dough is formed. Take care not to overmix.
- STEP 3
On a floured surface, lightly knead the mixture. Roll it out to 20mm thick and cut out 8 circles using a 6cm round cutter. Place the circles on a greased baking tray and brush with beaten egg to glaze.
- STEP 4
Bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a rack and leave to cool slightly. Serve warm with thickly spread butter.