Horopito and Cheese Scones

Ingredients

• 3 cups Self-Raising Flour
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tbsp Horopito Leaves
• 100 g Butter
• 3/4 cup Milk (Dairy)
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 220°C.
2. 2Finely chop the horopito leaves. Grate the cheddar cheese.
3. 3In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, cheese, and horopito.
4. 4Rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
5. 5Gradually add the milk, mixing until just combined.
6. 6Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it down to about 2 cm (1.905 cm) thickness.
7. 7Use a round cutter or knife to cut out the scones.
8. 8Place the scones on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Related Guides