Description
These Wild Garlic & Feta Scones are a delightful twist on classic scones, combining foraged wild garlic with crumbly feta for a fine dining recipe perfect for spring. Enjoy these homemade recipes as a savory afternoon tea treat or as an accompaniment to soups and salads. Whether you’re looking for healthy recipes easy or a quick dinner idea, these scones are packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 175g (5 1/4 oz) self-raising flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Generous pinch of flaky sea salt
- 50g (1 3/4 oz) unsalted butter, cold
- 70g (2 1/2 oz) crumbled feta
- 1 tsp sugar
- 55ml (1/4 cup) buttermilk
- 3 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
- 10g (4 tbsp) wild garlic or ramps, finely chopped, plus extra for decoration
- 1 small egg
Instructions
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Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Cube the cold butter and rub it into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Stir in the crumbled feta and sugar.
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Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, milk, and chopped wild garlic.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture.
- Use a knife or spatula to gently mix the dough, then bring it together with your hands without overworking it.
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Shape the Scones:
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat it down to about 4cm (1½ inches) thick.
- Use a 6cm (2½ inch) fluted cutter to cut out circles.
- Gather the scraps and repeat until you have 6 scones (plus one extra scrappy one).
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Bake:
- Lightly beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the scones.
- Decorate with wild garlic leaves and brush again with egg wash.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- If wild garlic is unavailable, substitute with fresh chives or baby spinach for a similar flavor.
- Serve warm with butter or as a side to soups and salads.
- For a richer taste, use whole milk instead of semi-skimmed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg