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Mini gruyere and thyme scones
These easy cheesy scones with a twist are versatile enough for anything from afternoon tea to picnics in the park
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Ready in 22 minutes
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Cooking time 12 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Makes 12
Ingredients
- 225g strong white bread flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 40g salted butter
- 125g Swiss Gruyère, grated
- 1 tsp French Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 150ml milk
Method
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1
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Sift the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt into a bowl.
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Rub in the butter using your fingertips. Stir in 80g Gruyère along with the Dijon mustard, thyme and cayenne pepper. Gradually pour in the milk, bringing the mixture together with a knife to form a dough.
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3
Tip on to a lightly floured surface and roll out to a thickness of 2cm. Use a 5cm pastry cutter to cut out rounds. Put on the baking sheet and sprinkle the remaining Gruyère over the tops. Bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden.
