Organic Spelt Cheesy Scones
An adaptation on the classic cheese scone using quality organic stoneground, high fibre Spelt flour and smooth Dijon mustard. For those of you who wish to omit dairy, use non dairy substitutes and if Spelt flour is impossible to source, a quality organic wholemeal will suffice.
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Ingredients
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450g organic Spelt flour- or wholemeal, sifted
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6 tsp baking powder
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75g butter- chilled, cubed
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200g tasty cheddar- grated
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Pinch of salt- optional
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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200ml milk
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Topping
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Extra milk
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Extra tasty cheddar- grated
Instructions
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Dry mix:
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01 Sift the flour, baking powder into a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt (optional). Add the butter and cut into the flour with two flat bladed knives. When ready rub between the fingers until resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the grated cheese. Mix well.
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Add liquid:
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02 Add 1 tsp of Dijon mustard to the milk. Stir well. Tip this into the centre of the cheesy scone mixture. Bring together to form a soft dough. If dry add more milk (50ml should be enough).
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Shape:
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03 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board. Cut in half, and gently roll the dough with a floured rolling pin to a generous 3-4cm thickness. Using a medium sized floured cutter, cut round shapes. Repeat the process with the second half. If cutter not available cut into squares with a knife. Any excess dough left after cutting, gently roll and use again.
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Bake:
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04 Line a flat baking tray with a sheet of non stick baking paper, and place each scone on top. Brush each top with a light milk wash and top with grated cheese. Place in a hot oven and bake until golden brown.
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Serve:
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05 Delicious hot but equally as good cold, on their own or halved and enjoyed the traditional farmhouse butter.
Notes
I am very partial to wholemeal flour in particular brown spelt flour but of course these delightful scones can be made with a quality organic wholemeal flour if sourcing spelt is impossible. These scones freeze well or keep up to 3 days in a plastic container with a quick brief heat up in the microwave as delicious when served warm.
