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Apple Cheddar & Thyme Scones (Eggless)

Soft, buttery scones filled with apple chunks, sharp cheddar and a hint of thyme for a savoury kick!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Makes: 8 scones
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 and 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup caster sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt, if using unsalted butter
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (I used orange cheddar but regular white cheddar is fine too)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 100 gms cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped small
  • 1/2 cup cold whole milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 220 C and line a baking tray with a silicone mat.
  • In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt, if using. Stir in the sugar, cheese and thyme.
  • Next, add the cold butter cubes and rub them in with your fingers for about 5 minutes till you have a coarse, breadcrumb-like mixture.
  • Mix in the apple pieces till they are all coated in the flour mixture.
  • Add the milk and if the dough feels too dry, add up to 2 tablespoons more. Slowly bring the dough together with your fingers into one roughly-shaped mass, taking care not to over-mix.
  • Tip the dough out onto the silicone lined baking mat, and pat it into a roughly 3/4 inch thick circle. Slice into 8 pieces. If the dough has warmed up, stick it in the fridge for a few minutes at this stage.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 mins until golden-brown on top. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes, before transferring each piece to a wire wrack to cool further. Eat while still warm :)