Category
Snack
Serves
15
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Ingredients
2 rashers bacon - rind removed 450g self-raising flour - plus extra for dusting 0.5-1 tablespoon marmite 1/4 tsp baking powder Salt 110g unsalted butter - cubed 100g cheddar cheese - grated 1 egg - lightly beaten 50ml double cream 200ml milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to fan assisted 160C / 180C / gas 4
- Preheat the grill and grill the bacon for 2-3 minutes on each side. When done transfer to some kitchen paper, let cool, cut into small pieces and set aside
- Add the flour, marmite, baking powder, salt and butter into a food processor and whiz until it reaches a breadcrumb consistency
- Transfer the mixture into a large bowl and mix in the cheese, bacon pieces and egg
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredient and pour in the cream and 3/4th's of the milk. Mix till it a soft non-sticky dough forms. If the mixture is too dry then slowly add in the rest of the milk until the mixture comes together
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out till it is about 2.5cm thick
- Cut out 5cm rounds using a pastry cutter, reform the trimming and cut out a few more rounds
- Transfer the cut dough to a lined baking tray, brush the top of the scones with some milk and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden-brown.
Made with a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and savory marmite, these scones offer a unique flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. The cheese adds a rich, creamy taste while the marmite adds a salty, umami flavor that perfectly balances the sweetness of the scone.
These scones are also incredibly easy to make, so you don't have to be a master baker to enjoy them. You can serve them warm from the oven or let them cool for a more portable snack. So if you're looking for a tasty way to celebrate St George's Day, give these cheese and marmite scones a try. They're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!
