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Salmon, cheddar and watercress scones
However you pronounce it, everyone will agree these scones are totally scrumptious
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Ready in 30 minutes
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Cooking time 15 minutes
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Prep time 15 minutes
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Makes 12
Ingredients
- 300g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 75g unsalted butter, diced
- 1 medium free-range egg, lightly beaten
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 75g mature Cheddar, grated
- 75g baby leaf watercress, washed and roughly chopped
- 120g lighter soft cheese
- 120g smoked salmon
Method
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Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 7. Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt, then rub in the butter with your fingertips (or combine in a food processor). Create a well in the middle of the mixture and stir in the egg, milk, mustard, 50g cheddar and three quarters of the watercress. Bring the dough together with your hands and shape into a ball.
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On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a 1½cm thickness. Cut 12 rounds with a 6-7cm fluted cutter (or small glass), gently re-rolling and using the trimmings. Place on a floured baking tray, leaving space between each. Scatter with the remaining Cheddar and bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden.
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Cool the scones on a wire rack. To serve, top with the soft cheese and smoked salmon and garnish with the remaining watercress.
