Monday 15 June 2020

BUTTERNUT AND CHEESY CHIVE SCONES


Makes 12 -14

350 g butternut, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup feta cheese, cut into small cubes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped chives and or parsley or dill
1/2 cup buttermilk

Glaze
1 beaten egg
15 ml buttermilk
Sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seed dust (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 200°C .
2. Steam butternut, cool and mash until smooth.
3. Mix flour ,cheeses, chives and other herbs if using, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
4. Add in butternut and buttermilk.
5. Mix gently with a round bladed knife until a dough is formed.
6. Turn out on a floured surface and cut out rounds.
7. Place onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper or a silicone baking mat.
8. Brush with egg and buttermilk and sprinkle with seeds and pumpkin dust.
9. Bake for 18- 25 minutes until golden brown and risen.

Bron/Source Ness / Anne / Madeleine Bezuidenhout
Repost Kaalvoet/Barefoot Chef