Bruces Prize Winning Cheese Scones Food

BRUCE'S PRIZE WINNING CHEESE SCONES

Steps:

• Sieve the flour and dry ingredients.
• Mix in the butter or margarine.
• Add grated cheese, mix well then add the milk in slowly.
• Mix into a dough, pat with hand then cut into shapes. (I like to add cheese to the top of the scone too).
• Bake in the oven at 230 degrees C until risen with lightly golden tops.

CHEESE SCONES

Steps:

• Sieve flour, salt, pepper and mustard together into a mixing bowl.
• Cut the margarine into smaller blocks, and then rub in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Beat the egg and mix with the milk in a small basin.
• Make a well in the centre of flour mixture, add the cheese (save a little to sprinkle over the scones) and pour in a bit of the egg and milk mixture at a time, mixing with a blunt knife, until you get a soft, but not sticky dough. If you find the mixture too dry, you can add some more milk.
• Lightly flour the work surface so the dough doesn't stick, and roll out the dough until it is about half an inch (1cm) thick.
• Use a scone cutter (you can lightly dust it with flour to stop it from sticking) of a size of your choice and cut out the scones from the dough. You can keep gathering up the off-cuts and re-rolling it out until you use it all.
• Place the scones on a greased baking tray, or on baking paper in the tray and brush the tops with milk and sprinkle on some cheese.
• Bake at gas mark 8, 500 Fahrenheit or 250 Celsius for about 10 minutes, or until the tops have turned a golden brown.

CHEESE SCONES (WITH SESAME SEEDS)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F.
• In a big bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt. Using your finger tips work in butter until dough resembles coarse crumbs.
• Make a well in the center and add milk. Using a knife stir quickly into a smooth dough.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 or 3 turns before rolling out (you can also just pat it down a bit).
• Using a cookie cutter or glass to cut out scones (I use a 7.5 cm glass).
• Place on a paper-lined baking sheet.
• For glaze combine melted butter with cheese and sesame seeds and spread evenly over scones.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until nicely browned.
• Enjoy warm or cooled.

RICOTTA CHEESE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees, and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, milk and cinnamon.
• Mix well with a fork until well combined and not very lumpy.
• (Do not mix until all lumps disappear).
• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
• Stir in cheese mixture lightly, then combine quickly.
• Be careful not to overmix, knead no more than 10 times.
• You may need to add another tablespoon of milk depending on your flour, dough should be slightly sticky and shiny.
• Place on the baking sheet, and pat into 3/4 inch thickness.
• Cut round into 6 wedge-shaped pieces.
• Move scones so they are not touching, and dust with sugar and cinnamon.
• Back 15-20 minutes, or until browned.

WORLD'S BEST SCONES! FROM SCOTLAND TO THE SAVOY TO THE U.S.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or rubbing between your fingers until it is in pea sized lumps. Stir in the currants. Mix together 1/2 cup milk and sour cream in a measuring cup. Pour all at once into the dry ingredients, and stir gently until well blended. Overworking the dough results in terrible scones!
• With floured hands, pat scone dough into balls 2 to 3 inches across, depending on what size you want. Place onto a greased baking sheet, and flatten lightly. Let the scones barely touch each other. Whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of milk. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash. Let them rest for about 10 minutes.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are golden brown, not deep brown. Break each scone apart, or slice in half. Serve with butter or clotted cream and a selection of jams - or even plain.

CHEESE SCONES

Steps:

• Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Add grated cheese and dried oregano and mix.
• Cut in the margarine or butter till mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Add the milk and mix to make a smooth dough. (add more milk if necessary to ensure mix is not too dry) Knead very lightly for ten seconds on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll or pat to about 3/4" thick (2 cm) and cut into individual scones.
• Top each scone with a little additional cheese and bake for approximately 12 minutes. Brush the tops with melted butter after removing from the oven.