Sage and Davidstow 18 Month Extra Mature cheddar scones

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post-pancetta-sage-scone1These scones are inspired by favourite festive ingredient, sage. They are a great canapé to get you in the festive mood.

Makes approximately: 10 scones

What You’ll Need:

Scones

  • 230g plain flour
  • 15g baking powder
  • 65g butter
  • 80g Davidstow® 18 Month Extra Mature cheddar, grated
  • 5g chia seeds
  • 10g marmite
  • 100ml milk
  • 5 leaves sage, chopped

Filling

  • 60g thick crème fraiche
  • 50g whole cooked chestnuts, finely chopped
  • Sprinkle of chia seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

What To Do:

  • Preheat a fan assisted oven to 160°c.
  •  Scones: Mix together the flour and baking powder. Now rub in the butter. Mix in the seeds and cheese, then the milk and marmite. Rub all together to form a dough. Wrap the dough and rest for 20 minutes.
  • Roll out on the kitchen surface to around 2cm thick and cut using a ring cutter approx. Scones should be approximately 1-2 inches diameter, depending on which size you’d like to use. Brush milk on the top of each scone and bake for 13 minutes.
  • For the filling: Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl and season to taste.
  • Now cut the scones in half and fill with as much of the filling as you’d like!

Recipe credit: Created by Lee Westcott for Davidstow®

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