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Cheese and Olive Scones
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 30g butter
- 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
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Preheat oven to 220°C.
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Sift flour, cayenne pepper and mustard powder and salt into a large bowl. Rub in butter until it
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Make a well in the center of dry ingredients and add buttermilk.
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently.
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Roll dough out to 2cm thickness. Using a floured cutter (size as desired), cut out rounds and
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Bake for 10-15mins until golden brown.
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Resembles bread crumbs. Stir in ½ cup cheese and chopped olives.
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Arrange on greased baking try. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
