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Sage and Lime Cheese and Chive Scones

Name: Sage and Lime Cheese and Chive Scones
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese; 1/4 cup chopped chives; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 1/2 tsp dried sage; 1 tbsp lime zest

Adds a savory, herbaceous note with a zesty twist.

27 minutes8 servings

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Method

Before shaping scones, mix sage and lime zest into the dough. 1: Proceed with shaping and baking as instructed.
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in grated cheese and chives.
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add buttermilk and mix until dough forms.
Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and shape into a circle.
Cut into 8 scones, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

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