Bobotie and Cheddar Cheese Scones

Savory scones infused with Bobotie spices and cheddar cheese, a perfect accompaniment to soup or a light lunch.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

534 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.59/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Soup•Side Dish

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2cupsAll-Purpose Flour(plus extra for dusting)

£0.30

2teaspoonsBaking Powder

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

1.5tablespoonsBobotie Spice Mix(Adjust to taste; commercial mix or homemade (see notes).)

£0.40

0.5cupCold Unsalted Butter(cut into small cubes)

£0.75

1cupCheddar Cheese(shredded)

£1.50

0.8cupMilk(plus extra for brushing)

£0.25

1Egg(for egg wash, optional)

£0.30

Total Cost

£3.56

£0.59 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and Bobotie spice mix.
3.
Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
5.
Gradually add the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly shaggy.
6.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
7.
Using a sharp knife or biscuit cutter, cut the dough into 6 wedges or rounds.
8.
Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet.
9.
If desired, whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash. This will give them a nice golden color.
10.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
11.
Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (160g)

534 kcal / 2234 kJ

Carbs

43g

17% of RDA

Fat

31g

44% of RDA

Protein

21g

42% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

19 g

95% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For best results, use very cold butter and milk. This will help create a light and flaky scone.

Don't overmix the dough, as this will result in tough scones.

You can adjust the amount of Bobotie spice to your liking. If you don't have a pre-made mix, you can create your own by combining turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, garlic, allspice, and chili powder. Start with a small amount of chili powder and adjust to your preferred level of spice.

Serve warm with butter or your favorite soup.

Leftover scones can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Bowl

Baking Sheet

Wine Pairings

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