Olive And Herb Scones Food

OLIVE AND HERB SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven at 200C / 400F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients together.
• Make a well in the centre.
• Add the soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir them together (don't combine with the dry ingredients yet).
• Add the melted coconut oil followed by the olives and chopped herbs.
• Draw the flour in and mix with the wet ingredients.
• Lift and fold the flour until a dough is form. Use your hand when everything is almost combined.
• Do not overwork the dough.
• Divide the dough in two balls.
• Shape and flatten each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Cut each flattened dough into 6 triangles.
• Lightly brush the top with some soy milk.
• Bake for 20 - 22 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

OLIVE SCONES

Steps:

• Make a White Soda Bread dough. Flatten into a 1-inch thick square. Dot the top with olives. Brush generously with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt. Cut into square scones and bake 20 minutes in a 450 degree oven.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl sift together 1 pound flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Make a well in the center. Pour most of the milk into the well. Using one hand, mix in the flour from sides of the bowl, adding more milk if necessary. The dough should be softish, not too wet and sticky. When it all comes together, turn the dough onto a well-floured counter. Wash and dry hands. Knead lightly for 1 second, just to tidy it up, flip over. Pat dough into a round about 11/2 inches deep and cut a cross into dough over the sides of the bread to let the fairies out. Bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 15 minutes, then turn down the oven to 400 degrees for another 30 minutes or until cooked. If in doubt, tap the bottom of the bread, it should sound hollow.

FRESH HERB SCONES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Lightly grease cookie sheet. In a large bowl, combine flour, parsley, sugar, thyme, baking powder, rosemary and salt; mix well.
• With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in milk and egg just until moistened.
• On floured surface, gently knead dough 10 times.
• Place on cookie sheet; roll or pat dough into a 6" round.
• Cut 8 wedges; separate slightly.
• Bake for 15-20 min.
• or until golden brown.
• serve warm.

COUNTRY STYLE CALIFORNIA OLIVE, THYME AND CHEESE SCONES/BISCUITS

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a fork or your fingers until mixture resembles looks like tiny pebbles.
• Stir in California Ripe Olives, chopped fresh thyme and cheddar cheese. Pour in buttermilk and knead just until dough comes together.
• Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 1-inch thick. Cut into discs with a 3-inch scone/biscuit cutter and place onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in a 235C or 475F oven for 9-11 minutes until golden brown and well risen.
• Serve warm with butter, or mustard and sliced ham.